History of the Society Farsarotul
Feb 28, 1989
While benevolent societies have existed for many centuries, the specific roots of the Society Farsarotul may lie in the guild system of Ottoman cities. Guilds
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Nicolae Cican – Initiator and Founder of the Society Farsarotul
Apr 15, 1987
Nicolae Cican was among the first of the Farsarotsi to come to America, arriving just at the turn of this century. Being by nature rather energetic, impatient,
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Putting the Record Straight: An Interview with Tom Winnifrith
Nick Balamaci
Aug 28, 1990
Following are excerpts from an interview conducted with Dr. Tom Winnifrith on April 15, 1990, during his tour to study Vlach communities in Australia and
Scenes from Vlach Cultural Life
Dr. T. Steven Tegu
Aug 28, 1991
The Cofa Cofas such as those shown in the photograph below have always been some of the most beautiful and popular utensils in the Vlach household.
Panhellenic Federation of Cultural Associations of Vlachs: Letter of Information to the Council of Europe
Society Farsharotu
Apr 16, 2011
PANHELLENIC FEDERATION OF CULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF VLACHS FOUNDED IN 1985 http://www.vlachs-popsv.gr/ e-mail: panhellenicfeder.vlachon@gmail.com Larisa 16 November 2009 Ref. No.:44 LETTER OF INFORMATION TO THE
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Society Farsharotu
Feb 28, 1991
The Steve Tegu Issue Several people complained that there was no article by Steve Tegu in the last issue of our Newsletter. This was entirely
The Mighty Water-Wheel
Dr. T. Steven Tegu
Aug 28, 1989
This is the giant water-wheel which transformed the rushing cold water of the mountain stream into mechanical energy which in turn powered the sawmills and
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