Romania opens first museum dedicated to Ukrainian cultural heritage
Фото: Фейсбук / Микола-Мирослав Петрецький
The Museum of Ukrainian Cultural Heritage, dedicated to preserving the history, traditions, and cultural achievements of the Ukrainian community, opened in the village of Poienile de sub Munte (Poliany) in the Romanian county of Maramureș.
According to Rubryka, Mykola-Myroslav Petretskyi, Vice President of the World Congress of Ukrainians for Eastern Europe and President of the Union of Ukrainians of Romania (UUR), announced that this space marks the first venue of its kind in the country's settlements, specifically dedicated to Ukrainian cultural heritage.
At the same time, the Union of Ukrainians of Romania has previously supported the creation and activities of local museums in other communities.
Photo source: Facebook / Mykola-Myroslav Petretskyi
Photo source: Facebook / Mykola-Myroslav Petretskyi
As the organization noted, the new museum aims to:
- Preserve the collective memory of the Ukrainians of Maramureș
- Pass down their cultural heritage to future generations
Photo source: Facebook / Mykola-Myroslav Petretskyi
Items collected in the new museum aim to introduce the general public to Ukrainian culture's contribution to the multicultural heritage of Maramureș. The exposition is designed to showcase the cultural assets of the Ukrainian community and promote the preservation of memory surrounding its history and traditions.
Photo source: Facebook / Mykola-Myroslav Petretskyi
During the grand opening, event participants emphasized the importance of the native language, culture, and traditions for preserving national identity.
They paid special attention to the need for cooperation among the Union of Ukrainians of Romania, churches, authorities, and state institutions. They also highlighted the importance of support from the Romanian state in preserving and promoting the cultural values of national minorities.
Photo source: Facebook / Mykola-Myroslav Petretskyi
Photo source: Facebook / Mykola-Myroslav Petretskyi
The opening ceremony began with a ribbon-cutting. Following this, Ukrainian Orthodox priests conducted a blessing service for the museum. A pastor from the Seventh-day Adventist Church also participated in the event.
Attending the ceremony were:
- Representatives of Romanian and Ukrainian authorities
- Designated Consul of Ukraine in Sighetu Marmației Serhii Orlov
- Leadership of the Union of Ukrainians of Romania
- Representatives of local UUR organizations
Photo source: Facebook / Mykola-Myroslav Petretskyi
Directors of educational institutions that teach in Ukrainian, representatives of museums from Maramureș and Ukraine, and members of the Ukrainian community also joined the opening.
The Union of Ukrainians of Romania expressed hope that the new museum will help the younger generation better connect with its roots and contribute to the preservation of Ukrainian cultural heritage in Romania.
Photo source: Facebook / Mykola-Myroslav Petretskyi
Background
It should be noted that the exhibition "Manifesto of Life. Pysankas from Ukraine" previously opened in the Romanian city of Iași, bringing together traditional painted eggs from various regions of Ukraine.
Reports also noted that on June 29, the Museum of Church Antiquities opened in the Transfiguration Cathedral in Vinnytsia. The exposition included ancient icons, liturgical books, priestly vestments, and other relics telling the history of Orthodoxy in Podillia and across Ukraine.
