18 May 2009, 09:00
To the Personnel of Museum Institutions of Ukraine
Please accept my sincere greetings on the occasion of the occupational holiday the International Museum Day, the celebration of which symbolizes unity of the spiritual and social centers by the main idea: "Museum as a unique means of cultural exchange, spiritual enrichment, and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace between the nations".
Ukraine has always been characterized by an especially respectful attitude towards its past, its cultural heritage, spiritual and material shrines. This respect for the national traditions, culture and history has been formed and supported by museums.
Uniting centuries and generations spiritually, museums stipulate inevitability of future success and creative accomplishments of our nation.
On this holiday, all workers of museum and reserves deserve special respect as modest devotees of an important and noble pursuit who enrich and take care of the inexhaustible sources of spirituality, wisdom and culture. I wish you peace and well-being.
Volodymyr LYTVYN