Exhibition of photos on Martisor in the world inaugurated at Moldova's National Library

Chisinau, 27 February /MOLDPRES/ - An exhibition of photos titled, Martisor in the world, the symbol of eternal spring in all regions of the world, was inaugurated at the National Library of Moldova today.  

The exhibition comprises 65 photos, made by the author of the project, journalist Vitalie Gutu, and fellow countrymen from Moldova, who live in diverse countries: Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Germany, Greece, Spain, USA, Hungary, etc. Thus, visitors will be able to see pictures with Martisor at the headquarters of United Nations in Geneva, at the Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tour from Paris, Kinsington Palace from London, Royal Palace from Norway, Arena di Verona and Witorio Emanuele Gallery from Milan, Palace of Europe from Strasbourg, Alps Mountains, Victoria Palace from Bucharest, Opera and Ballet Theatre from Odessa, etc.        

Contacted by MOLDPRES, Vitalie Gutu said that the idea to collect photos with immortalized Martisors in diverse corners of the world had come 2 years ago. ‘’Now, my idea has materialized in this exhibition. Besides the fact that I wanted to show the citizens of Moldova that those who left the country do not forget of  traditions, customs, their roots, I wanted the visitors of this exhibition know the most important tourist objects from abroad. Thus, the exhibition is also a tourist guide,’’ Gutu specified.   

According to the deputy director of the National Library, Veronica Bors, this exhibition represents an original way of promoting the Martisor, which is part of Moldova’s intangible heritage.  

The Martisor is an ancient holiday in the south-east European area, which marks the coming of spring. The Martisors are worn till end of March, after which they are tied of fruit-trees’ branches.   

The cultural practices associated to the 1 March day in December 2017 were included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and represent a joint initiative of Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria and North Macedonia.   

The exhibition will be opened till 31 March.