An impressive collection of decorated eggs owned by the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History was presented at the traditional paschal exhibition “Third day after Easter” on May 3. Besides eggs painted according to the traditions in different regions of the country, there were also exhibited icons embroidered with silk and towels, IPN reports.
The Museum’s vice director Varvara Buzila said the tradition of egg decoration is common to many societies, including our culture. In the past, the painted eggs were also called ‘tortured’ eggs. An Easter egg is not just food. It actually means a rebirth attempt.
Varvara Buzila considers that the art of decoration is a sublime one. That’s why it is important for the young generation to know to ornament eggs, while those who know how to do this should initiate the young people into this art. “A decorated egg is like a book that you read endlessly. The one who knows the ‘alphabet’ of this reading can permanently discover other meanings. Sooner or later, a decorated egg provokes you to adorn an egg with paint or with horse hair and wax,” she stated.
A swing was brought to the Museum on the occasion of the exhibition for the visitors to relax there. The wooden swing was restored and taken to Chisinau from Lozova village of Straseni district. The exhibition was opened with paschal songs sung by two church choirs.
The 15th exhibition “Third day after Easter” will continue until June 19, when it is celebrated Whit Sunday.
