The Exhibition in Ohrid
Within the framework of the program of the Municipality of Ohrid for the celebratingon August 2nd – Republic Day, yesterday at the Museum-Cultural Center “Lapidarium”, the exhibition “Macedonia in the World of Heraldry” was opened, organized by the Macedonian Heraldic Society.
At the ceremonial opening of the exhibition on behalf of the Municipality of Ohrid, Ana Krsteska, Deputy Mayor, addressed.
– With great honor and sincere joy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Municipality of Ohrid, I would like to welcome you at the ceremonial opening of the exhibition “Macedonia in the World of Heraldry”.
This significant event represents a bridge between the past and the present and between the history and the visual identity of our country.
Heraldic coats of arms are not just decorative or formal, they are pride and belonging. They are stories, they tell through symbols and are part of the cultural wealth of every community.
Heraldry is a language of colors and forms, a language that speaks of honor, dignity and tradition. At a time when the question of our national identity is increasingly important topic, this exhibition serves as a reminder of who we are and what we carry with us as ourselves.
We are proud that this event is proof of the continuity of Macedonian statehood and cultural identity, of the values that have been transformed over the centuries into symbols and powerful bearers of national and local identity.
We are honored that Ohrid, as the host, is part of this exhibition with its main symbols, created with professional help and expert support from the Macedonian Heraldic Society.
Dear all, The Municipality of Ohrid has always considered culture its priority. As before, we will continue to support projects that increase the cultural offer of the city and strengthen our self-confidence as a state.
I wish that this exhibition will be an inspiration for young generations, for communities and for all of us, to continue to respect, cherish and promote what makes us Macedonians, Krsteska in her name.
The promoters of the exhibition were academician Ljupčo Kocarev and Stavre Dzikov, and the president of the Macedonian Heraldry Society, Dr. Jovan Jonovski, and the vice president, Ivan Nacevski, who are the authors of the exhibition.
The exhibition display is 35 panels and divided into two parts. The first part refers to the historical coats of arms related to Macedonia from the 14th to the 18th century, the main coats of arms of Macedonia from European and Ilyric coats of arms, the coats of arms of the king of Ancient Macedonia, of Alexander the Third Macedonian and the mythical ancestor Macedon of Emathia. In the second part of the exhibition, the emphasis is presented on the major coats of arms in Macedonia, coats of arms of institutions and organizations, municipal coats of arms and personal coats of arms.
The cultural event was enriched with the musical performance of the artists Biljana Budžakoska, Mila Treneska and Dario Treneski.
All art and history lovers who are unable to attend the grand opening will be able to view the exhibition for seven days at the Lapidarium Museum and Cultural Center, located next to the Robevci House Museum.
