Report
on the opening ceremony of the museum “Expectation” of
missing persons of conflicts for Georgia’s territorial integrity
Within
the framework of the project “Yellow Tulips” on September
27, 2004 the fund “Expectation” of the families of missing
persons of the Abkhazian war, in the territory of the common grave
of missing persons, organized the opening ceremony of the museum “Expectation”
of victims and missing persons of the war for territorial integrity.
More
than 150 relatives of missing persons attended the opening. Also Avtandil
Ioseliani, the chairperson of the State Commission on finding missing
citizens, representatives of HCA Georgian National Committee participated
in the opening ceremony of the museum. Avtandil Ioseliani and Tornike
Andriadze, the cousin of missing Konstantin Andriadze, solemnly cut
the ribbon.
Some
of the exhibits shown in the museum were specially made for the museum.
There were as well exhibits offered by relatives:
• albums with photos of missing persons of Gagra, Babusher,
• an album with the photos of missing Abkhazian soldiers of
the whole Abkhazia,
• an album with the names and surnames of missing civilians,
• a stand with photos how the Digom common grave was built
• a unique map of Georgia with sites of where there are missing
persons of the armed conflicts of Georgia,
• a separate room with personal belongings: sport clothing,
national costumes, medals and certificates of honour that were awarded
to them during sport events, festivals, etc.
There is a book for impressions where those who want can put down
their impressions and wishes for the relatives of missing persons.
The
representatives of HCA GNC took photos and filmed the ceremony; the
video materials will be used for making a documentary on “Missing
Persons”.
Rima
Geleneva
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