Our destiny is written in the stars – Judeo-Spanish Collection

Suzan Levi recalls the circumstances of her wedding in Judeo-Spanish of Istanbul

VLACH ID-number: ladi1251TRV0026a

Description:
Suzan Levi recalls one of the memorable chapters in her life. She documents her personal journey growing up as a young woman in the district of Balat; a woman who, at a very young age, was compelled to work to help support her family as her father was subjected to Wealth Tax. She also details the moments she got engaged and eventually married. She describes in detail the circumstances of her engagement and the wedding, the customs that were common at the time and the joy of having children. In this interview, Suzan Levy leads us on an incredible journey in the years between the 1930s and 1950s.

Cite as:
De loz óčo a loz očénta – Our destiny is written in the stars; performer: Suzan Levi, camera/ interview: Ioana Aminian, transcription/ translation: Ioana Aminian, Izabela Apostol, Deyvi Papo, Imane Sghiouar, editor: Deyvi Papo, retrieved from www.oeaw.ac.at/VLACH, ID-number: ladi1251TRV0026a.

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