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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Robert J. Nicola
Vice-President
Fr. George Coca
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Nicholas S. Balamaci
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George C. Fatsy
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Elissa Mondschein
Rebecca M. Townsend
John Bica
Margaret Felis
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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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Society Farsharotu
Feb 28, 1994
We welcome with great pleasure new member Terry A. Terezi of Florida, whose parents hailed from the once famous town of Voskopolje. As announced by
Resurrecting Aromanian Culture
Nick Balamaci
Aug 28, 1988
Whom are we kidding when we speak of preserving Aromanian culture for posterity? There are two ways to preserve a culture for the future: alive, in
From the Hills of the Balkans to the Streets of San Francisco: An Unexpected Modern Aromanian Story
elissa mondschein
Feb 16, 2026
Ryan Batjiaka and John Bica (photo at: Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, Berkeley CA) This past year, two members of the Farsharotu Society—John and
Letters to the Editor
Society Farsharotu
Feb 28, 1989
For the most part, the response to Nick Balamaci’s poignant article, “Resurrecting Aromanian Culture,” was positive and encouraging. One would think, however, that such a
Dr. Socrates J. Asteriou
Society Farsharotu
Apr 25, 2002
Editor’s Note: Socrates Asteriou was a good friend and generous donor to the Society Farsarotul. He was very proud of his Aromanian origin and language.
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