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[[File: Macedonian_Museums-47-Laografiko_Giannitsvn-208.jpg|180px|thumb|External view]]
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The '''Folklore Museum of Giannitsa''' ({{lang-el|Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Γιαννιτσών}}) is opened in October 1977 and housed in a prefabricated structure in center of the town of [[Giannitsa]], [[Macedonia (Greece)|Macedonia]], [[Greece]]. It was established recently by the "Philippos" History and Folklore Association with the aim of promoting local history and tradition.<ref name="MoM">Museums of Macedonia</ref>


==Exhibits==
The '''Folklore Museum of Giannitsa''' (opened 10/1977) is housed in a prefabricated structure in center of the town of [[Giannitsa]], [[Macedonia (Greece)|Macedonia]], [[Greece]]. It was established recently by the "Philippos" History and Folklore Association with the aim of promoting local history and tradition.
It displays artefacts relating to local folk culture, domestic artefacts ([[cauldron]]s, [[baking tray]]s, [[bowl]]s, [[clothes iron]]s heated with [[coal]]s), and the implements and tools of various rural and urban trades and occupations that are no longer used ([[scratch plough]], [[loom]], [[adzes]], [[saw]]s, [[workbench]]es).


There are also showcases displaying authentic men's and women's costumes of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, both everyday wear and formal attire.
It displays artefacts relating to local folk culture, domestic artefacts ([[cauldron]]s, baking trays, bowls, irons heated with coals), and the implements and tools of various rural and urban trades and occupations that are no longer used ([[scratch plough]], [[loom]], [[adzes]], saws, workbenches).

There are also showcases displaying authentic men’s and women’s costumes of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, both everyday wear and formal attire.


Particular emphasis is given to the period of the [[Macedonian Struggle]], the exhibits including authentic uniforms, weapons, and personalia of Macedonian guerrillas who were active around [[Giannitsa Lake]], maps of the lake area, numerous photographs of the life of the Macedonian fighters and the local villagers in the huts on the lake and of specific events during the Struggle in the surrounding area, and also a portrait of the local Macedonian fighter ''Kapetan'' [[Gonos Giotas]].
Particular emphasis is given to the period of the [[Macedonian Struggle]], the exhibits including authentic uniforms, weapons, and personalia of Macedonian guerrillas who were active around [[Giannitsa Lake]], maps of the lake area, numerous photographs of the life of the Macedonian fighters and the local villagers in the huts on the lake and of specific events during the Struggle in the surrounding area, and also a portrait of the local Macedonian fighter ''Kapetan'' [[Gonos Giotas]].
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==Gallery==
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File:Macedonian_Museums-47-Laografiko_Giannitsvn-209.jpg|Agricultural Equipment
File:Macedonian_Museums-47-Laografiko_Giannitsvn-209.jpg|Agricultural Equipment
File:Macedonian_Museums-47-Laografiko_Giannitsvn-210.jpg|Traditional Costumes
File:Macedonian_Museums-47-Laografiko_Giannitsvn-210.jpg|Traditional Costumes
File:Macedonian_Museums-47-Laografiko_Giannitsvn-211.jpg|Exhibits of the Macedonian Struggle
File:Macedonian_Museums-47-Laografiko_Giannitsvn-211.jpg|Exhibits of the Macedonian Struggle
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==Sources==
==References==

===Citations===
{{Reflist}}

===Sources===
* {{Museums of Macedonia|http://www.museumsofmacedonia.gr/Folklore/Laografiko_Giannitsvn.html}}
* {{Museums of Macedonia|http://www.museumsofmacedonia.gr/Folklore/Laografiko_Giannitsvn.html}}

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[[Category:Folklore museums in Central Macedonia|Giannitsa]]
[[Category:Folklore museums in Central Macedonia|Giannitsa]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Pella (regional unit)]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Pella (regional unit)]]
[[Category:Macedonian Struggle]]
[[Category:Macedonian Struggle]]
[[Category:1977 establishments in Greece]]

Revision as of 22:04, 29 December 2020

Folklore Museum of Giannitsa
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Γιαννιτσών
Outside view
Map
EstablishedOctober 1977
LocationGreece Giannitsa, Greece
Coordinates40°47′24″N 22°24′36″E / 40.78998755123008°N 22.410008272040784°E / 40.78998755123008; 22.410008272040784
TypeArt museum
Founder"Philippos" History and Folklore Association

The Folklore Museum of Giannitsa (Greek: Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Γιαννιτσών) is opened in October 1977 and housed in a prefabricated structure in center of the town of Giannitsa, Macedonia, Greece. It was established recently by the "Philippos" History and Folklore Association with the aim of promoting local history and tradition.[1]

Exhibits

It displays artefacts relating to local folk culture, domestic artefacts (cauldrons, baking trays, bowls, clothes irons heated with coals), and the implements and tools of various rural and urban trades and occupations that are no longer used (scratch plough, loom, adzes, saws, workbenches).

There are also showcases displaying authentic men's and women's costumes of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, both everyday wear and formal attire.

Particular emphasis is given to the period of the Macedonian Struggle, the exhibits including authentic uniforms, weapons, and personalia of Macedonian guerrillas who were active around Giannitsa Lake, maps of the lake area, numerous photographs of the life of the Macedonian fighters and the local villagers in the huts on the lake and of specific events during the Struggle in the surrounding area, and also a portrait of the local Macedonian fighter Kapetan Gonos Giotas. [1]

References

Citations

  1. ^ a b Museums of Macedonia

Sources