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[kafenes]

I came across this painting on the net. Being a musician myself and having heard a lot of stories from my grandfather, this picture touched my heart. Some people will know straight away what it's all about, and a lot of you will wonder.




Please don't think of it as propaganda or similar. It is just history which touched me and wanted to share with others.
I don't know the era of this picture as they seem to be wearing quiet modern clothing and one of the chairs has metal legs. If anyone can tell me more, please do so.

[GorillaGal]

the picture didn't come through. try again please.

[LENA]

For me the picture is fine...but Kafene can you give us more details about the painting?

[GorillaGal]

his time it came thru. interesting picture. kind of dark, like it is done in secret?

[Sotos]

So what is it? Communist musicians secretly composing revolutionary songs during the Junta?

[GorillaGal]

Sotos, i love you, man!
and i'm not even drinking!

[kafenes]

Sotos wrote:

So what is it? Communist musicians secretly composing revolutionary songs during the Junta?

You are preety close Sotos. Some of the musical instruments being used are Armenian. As you notice there is light outside but they have a black curtain over the window and the light on, also someone watching to see if anyone is coming.

[Sotos]

So you are Armenian Cypriot Kafenes? A cousin of mine had a relationship with an AC (Armenian Cypriot ) girl some years ago but her parents broke them up because they insisted that their daughter should marry only another AC.

[Sotos]

Sotos, i love you, man!
and i'm not even drinking!

Your love will find no response!! (that is the only answer I am allowed by my girlfriend to say to you)

[kafenes]

Sotos wrote:

So you are Armenian Cypriot Kafenes? A cousin of mine had a relationship with an AC (Armenian Cypriot ) girl some years ago but her parents broke them up because they insisted that their daughter should marry only another AC.

Yes I am. Nowadays they're not that strict. A lot of mixed marriages between GC and AC lately. If my son or daughter said to me they met someone they love and want to get married, the last thing on my mind would be their race. My late wife (married in 1978 in Larnaca) was Australian and my parents adored her like their own daughter and never had any race conflict.
Going back to the picture, my grandfather would tell me stories of Asia Minor when they weren't allowed to practice their language, religion or music, so had to be done secretly. I wonder if this kind of things still go on in the world today.