28 October 2009
Washington, DC (U.S. Committee) – In a wave of activity regarding the future Ukrainian Holodomor Memorial in Washington, DC, the Ukrainian government announced on October 14th the appropriation of 5 million hryvnias for the Memorial, and now has announced an international design competition. Dated October 20, 2009, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Ukraine has issued a public notice proclaiming “a competition to design a monument in Washington, DC for the victims of the famine [genocide] in Ukraine in 1932-1933.”
With these welcome words, the U.S. Committee for Ukrainian Holodomor-Genocide Awareness 1932-33 is pleased to inform the Ukrainian community of the Ministry of Culture’s intent to proceed with an international design competition. The duration of the competition is fairly short – from October 26, 2009 to November 26, 2009. Applications and designs must be registered with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and meet all requirements and conditions of the competition. As stated in the Ministry’s announcement, “the project should create a successful and functional space that would fit within this plot prominently located in the nation’s capital.”
The Ministry’s announcement includes information regarding the design parameters and other restrictions, as guided by the U.S. federal agencies responsible for the placement of the memorial. The announcement provides recommendations for incorporating green elements into the project proposals; the use of durable construction materials to endure the climate of Washington, DC; accessibility (openness) for pedestrians; as well as ascertaining the proper dimensions to be esthetically-consistent with the surrounding environs.
Registration of participants and tender documents are to be made at the Ministry of Tourism and Culture. For further information, please contact the Ministry at 011 38 044 234-63-88 or 011 38 044 235-23-62. The Ministry’s announcement can be viewed on its website at: http://mincult.kmu.gov.ua/
October 28, 2009
