Khoruzhintsy. Literary museum of Yanka Kupala "Okopy" branch

The creation of the museum was entrusted to a group of artists led by Eduard Agunovich, who were able to recreate the atmosphere of that time and convey the spirit of Kupala's creativity. Branches of literary museums are opening in places that influenced the formation of the poet's personality, because nature is an integral source of inspiration. The forests surrounding Khoruzhintsy are mixed spruce and deciduous, filled with bright colors in autumn, which creates ideal conditions for the creative process.

The museum was opened on the 110th anniversary of the poet's death. The manor "Okopy", where Kupala's mother once lived, has not been preserved, and it was decided to recreate this historical object for the museum.

The choice of location for the museum was not accidental — it was in Khoruzhintsy that the "genius of Kupala" was opened, who became known as a poet, lyricist and translator. A simple peasant house from the late 19th — early 20th century was chosen to create the museum, in which the interior of a traditional hut with characteristic furniture was recreated.

There are five exhibition halls and one theater hall in Okopy. Visitors can see the writer's unique unpublished manuscripts and documentary materials related to his life and work in Okopy. This museum became a symbol of the poet's connection with his native land, where his best works were written, such as the poems "Yana I ya" (She and me), "Magila L'va" (Lion's grave), "Bandarouna", as well as many poems and plays.

As a result of the work on the exhibition, which consists of five halls, it was possible to recreate the life and atmosphere of that era, as well as to present objects related to the work of Yanka Kupala. One of the museum's halls is designed for theatrical productions, which allows cultural events to be held and draw attention to the poet's legacy.

Next to the museum there is a sculptural composition called "Young Kupala", which symbolizes the youth and creative impulse of the great poet.

The branch of the Kupala Museum in Khoruzhintsy is not only a repository of the poet's memory, but also a place where every visitor can touch his work and inspiration, drawing strength from the nature that surrounded Kupala.