Romania opens first museum 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.
As the organization noted, the new museum aims to:
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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