On August 18, 2023, in the context of the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism, the photo-documentary exhibition „In the shackles of Siberia. Bessarabian children deported by the totalitarian-communist regime during the years 1940-1941, 1944-1953” of the Museum of Victims of Deportations and Political Repressions, NMHM

The event was moderated by Diana Candu, director of the Regional Museum of History and Ethnography "Anatol Candu", and with speeches participated Livia Sîrbu, deputy director of the National Museum of History of Moldova, Sergiu Candu, the mayor of Văsieni village and Ion Garbuz, senior specialist in the Ialoveni Culture Section

The event started with a press conference in the Great Union Hall, where notable speakers were present, including Andrei Fermeșanu, manager and soloist of the Romanian National Opera in Iasi, Prof. Univ. Dr. Adrian Cioroianu, General Manager of the National Library of Romania, Livia Sîrbu, Deputy Director of the National Museum of History of Moldova and Lia Anton, president of the YUFest Association, organizer of the event

For 2 hours, the participants enjoyed a relaxing and interactive atmosphere, having the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and learn new things about the world of protocol and etiquette

During the event, that atended notorious researchers and guests, after a brief presentation of the work by the author, the Ambassador of Japan in the Republic of Moldova, H.E. Yamada Yoichiro, who appreciated the work and impressed the audience with his message during which he reviewed the events of the beginning of the 20th century

During the event, Livia Sîrbu, deputy director of NMHM, Adele Bescetnicova, project coordinator, Ion Ștefăniță, project curator and Nichita Caterniuc, RVC volunteer participated with speeches

The Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Moldova, Yamada Yoichiro, emphasized the close connection between food and a country's culture, expressing its attitude towards life through ingredients, the method of preparation and associated culinary traditions

This exhibition represents a cultural endeavor that aims to promote the beauty and richness of Romanian traditions and folk art, starting from the pride and passion with which Queen Maria promoted these authentic cultural values both through her political activity and through her cultural work

The contrasts, sensuality and charm of these cultures came to life through the Moldovan National Youth Orchestra, which created a musical show that did not fit into the usual patterns

The director of Moldpres, Petru Beregoi, emphasized that the exhibition represents an opportunity to demonstrate that Moldpres, in addition to its main mission to inform, also has the responsibility to preserve the historical memory of the country through photographic art

The event, which took place as part of the European Days of Archaeology, brought together museum institutions subordinated to local public authorities in the Republic of Moldova

The evening was transformed into a musical story by the "Serghei Lunchevici" National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, under the guidance of the talented conductor Mihail Agafita

This year, CSOs from the Republic of Moldova were recognized in seven distinct categories. The awards were given as a sign of appreciation for the promotion of European values, the support of democracy and the contribution to the economic and social development of the Republic of Moldova

During the event, the Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania in Chisinau, Tadas Valionis, emphasized the importance of this exhibition in conveying the message of modern Vilnius as a democratic city with free people and an ascending economy

During this event, children and parents had the opportunity to visit the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions for free, thus discovering the richness of our history and culture. This opportunity allowed the children to learn in an interactive and engaging way