In the past, only Paulicians lived here – Banat-Bulgarian Collection

Petronela Calapiș narrates in Banat Bulgarian of Breștea (Timiș County, Banat, Romania)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvM6lTjGQtY

Vanishing Languages and Cultural Heritage (VLACH) ID-number: bana1308ROV0011a

Description:
In this chapter of the interview, Petronela Calapiș engages us in a dialogue about her past and her everyday life. Petronela recounts old times when the village was populated only by Banat Bulgarians (Paulicians) who merely spoke the language of their ancestors. Starting with her day-to-day busy but quiet routine divided into small farming, caring for her poultry, welcoming her relatives at times and praying, she draws a narrative arc back to her youth when she experienced a rich and dynamic community life. Petronela reflects on the social cohesion, families sticking together and youth gatherings that she attended several times a week. Furthermore, she recalls the 'sedenka', which takes her back in time and reveals vigorous memories. In the past, 'sedenka', which can be compared to a quilting bee, was the most traditional form of entertainment and a favorable occasion to sing, dance and court among the young generation.

Cite as:
Nékpək' sam pəlk'éne i blo u sílu – In the past, only Paulicians lived here; performer: Petronela Calapiș; camera: Andreea Pascaru; interview: Ana-Maria Bodor Calapiș, Andreea Pascaru; transcription: George Andreas Budur, Thede Kahl, Andreea Pascaru; translation: George Andreas Budur; editor: Ani Antonova; retrieved from www.oeaw.ac.at/VLACH, ID number: bana1308ROV0011a.

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