Dubossary, June, 22. /Novosti Pridnestrovya/. A couple from Dubossary opened an ethnographic museum in their parent's old house. In 2 rooms there are old tools of labor, household utensils and items, coins, old photographs, musical instruments and homespun products. The interior is designed to show visitors the atmosphere of Moldovan folk culture.
Klaudia and Anatoly Kaymakan - the creators of the domestic museum say that this is a storage of material and spiritual culture. Here they will not only talk about how people have lived in Pridnestrovie in the pre-industrial era, but also introduce their guests to the national customs and traditions.
“I often encountered objects that reminded me my youth, childhood. They are very dear to me. It all began with a carpet that hung at my parents` house, stuffed toys that are over 50 years old survived in our family, photographs, musical instruments and many other things! This all causes nostalgia, the memory of parents who are no longer with us, of a carefree time,” Anatoly Kaymakan says.
In his free time, he composes music dominated by the themes of his native city, life and folk traditions.
Together with his wife, they raised two daughters, help them raise their three grandchildren, they are very sensitive insofar as family values and folk traditions are concerned. A couple Kaymakan are members of the Dubossary Moldavian folklore group Zorele Nistrene. They feel the charm of the everyday culture of the Moldavian people and willingly share it.
“When I see an old thing that I have gotten from my mother or grandmother, it causes incredible sensations and memories in me. After all, all objects have their own energy, history. Here is a handkerchief that reminds me of my mother, an icon that has been passed on from generation to generation in our family. These things are very dear to us, and we want to save them for grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We are always ready to share our collection with others,” Claudia Kaymakan says.
The owner of the house not only has a wonderful voice and wonderfully performs folk and pop songs, but also loves nature very much. There are more than 70 types of flowers in her collection of indoor plants.
The museum is located at the address: Dubossary, Krasikova Street, 25. Working hours: Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 3 pm.
