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Ukrainian food and traditions of its consumption in the context of the formation of national identity

08.07.22

At this special time, it is extremely necessary to pay special attention to the issues of preserving the elements of the intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine, helping the bearers of the elements, transferring the elements to the younger generation, and raising children’s respect for their history and traditions. Therefore, the Dnipropetrovsk National Historical Museum named after D.I. Yavornytskyi initiated a series of events aimed at studying and popularizing the Ukrainian elements of the ICH. One of these events was the round table “Ukrainian food and traditions of its consumption in the context of the formation of national identity”, which was a...

Attention! Competition “Legends of Dnipropetrovsk Region”

06.07.22

ATTENTION COMPETITION! LEGENDS OF DNIPROPETROVSK REGION! We invite local libraries and local history museums of the region to collect legends, historical tales and legends of their villages, towns, and cities. Let’s find out together: – where unusual names of rivers, forests, ravines, and settlements appeared on the map of our region; – where did certain omens, customs, traditions come from; – what legends or fairy tales are associated with the history / name of settlements or natural objects. For this, the library or museum institution must submit: 1. Texts of legends / retellings / historical tales of no more than 3 pages signed by the head of...

2022 International Olympic Day

22.06.22

We celebrate International Olympic Day every year on June 23. It has already become a good tradition when Olympic medalists, honored athletes, coaches and young athletes gather together on the territory of the “Olympic Reserves” for a real sports holiday. Today it was accompanied by a bright performance of the cheerleading team, a “star race”, sports competitions and gifts. Olympic Day is a holiday of sports, a healthy lifestyle, the Olympic movement, where everyone finds a hobby and can feel like a real Olympian. #olympic day #sports #healthyfashion #womenplus #womenplus

Medical Worker’s Day

22.06.22

Today is a professional holiday for people who have dedicated their lives to saving others – the Day of the Medical Worker. Our doctors honestly and courageously dedicate themselves to hard work and provide assistance around the clock to all who need it. Their mission is extremely complex and responsible, thanks to their professionalism – we have a future! Today, it is difficult to assess your contribution to rebuilding society. We sincerely congratulate you, our dear medical workers, and wish you peace, prosperity and inexhaustible energy! #health

Acquaintance with the intangible cultural heritage of Krakow

10.06.22

We held an interesting zoom conference with colleagues from Krakow, for which we would like to express our gratitude to Andrzej Shok, director of the Krakow Museum Center for the Interpretation of the Intangible Heritage of Krakow. During the zoom, representatives of the NGO “WOMEN Plus”, Petrykivka community, Laboratory of Folklore and Ethnography of the Dnipropetrovsk Academy of Music named after Glinka and Dnipropetrovsk Regional Union of Poles got acquainted with the bearers of Krakow’s intangible heritage: lace, nativity scenes and rafters. Our representatives also had something to share: Lilia Girenko – told about the work of the NGO ̶...