Ok, we will try to come on July 6th. My son is in an exam session then, but if he finishes early, I will take him with me. What exactly did you prepare for the ending?
Good for you Ivana, I hope you catch up. This year we prepared a small concert with the children who learned traditional songs throughout the year, a few snacks and the presentation of their handicrafts. I will be very happy if you both come.
We will try to come Despina, sounds like a nice night. Our children this year mainly learned dances, so I will be happy to see their songs as well. Approximately how many children attended your concert?
I will try to come on July 6th too, especially after hearing about the traditional songs and children's handicrafts. Last year, I really liked how they sang the Macedonian they were taught. How many children are participating this year?
Hello Despoina, the program looks good this year. I also love to see the handicrafts that the children make, especially if they contain heritage items. Approximately how many children participated in songs and crafts?
The handmade crafts sound lovely, especially if they tie into our traditions like last year’s embroidered pieces. How many children are in the singing group this time, Despoina? I’ll try to come on the 6th if my daughter isn’t visiting from Melbourne that week.
I will try to come on the 6th of July, Despina. Last year, I really liked the Macedonian songs that Vasil mentioned, especially how the children sang them. How many are around this year in the song and craft group?
Despoina, thanks for announcing it. I will try to come on July 6, especially if there are some of those Macedonian songs mentioned by Vasil and Nikolaj last year. How many children are involved in total handicrafts and handicrafts?
I'm glad you also prepared mezedakia along with songs and crafts, Despoina. Last year I really liked those traditional embroideries that the children showed. How much is the total for songs and crafts this year?
Yes, the children did great this year, especially with the traditional Greek songs. About 28 kids participated in the music and crafts workshops. Do you have anyone in the painting group?
Branko, I'm glad you came. This year we have 14 children in songs and another 9 in handicrafts. There will be Macedonian songs, Vasil has already prepared two or three that were sung the most last year. Would you like me to book you a place for dinner afterwards?
Branko, I'm really glad you came. This year we added two more Macedonian songs, one of which is what Nikolaj liked the most last year. Would you like to bring one of those cakes of yours for the end of the evening? 😊
I'm really glad that you added that Macedonian that Nikolay loved, I know that people will react well. I will bring the ones with walnuts, like last year, just a little less sweet this time. Would you mind telling me exactly when the program starts?
Thank you, Danica, I'm happy to come. Book me a place for dinner, I would like to hear those Macedonian songs that Vasil chose, they sounded really nice last year. And how long will the program last, so that I know when to leave home?
Yes, Anca, the mezedakis were Despoina's idea and they turned out well, especially the ones with olives and cheese. This year we have 12 songs prepared and 8 workshops of manual work, with embroidery and ceramics. Are you coming with grandma on the 6th?
Yes, Ioana, olives and cheese really were the most sought after last year. We are coming with grandma on the 6th, but we will spend less time at the ceramic workshops because she gets tired of standing. Are you going to play any of the 12 songs?
Yes, Ioana, the olives and cheese really disappeared first and this year we will put more. Your grandmother should sit on the chair at the pottery, I saw they brought some low stools. I'm going to try to sing the "Lullaby", but only if I don't get emotional like last time.
Yes, Constantin, the olives really were the star, last year they ran out in half an hour. Tell your grandma not to lean too much over the pottery, those low stools are good but they tire the back. I'm going to bring more telemea cheese this time, because I know you like it.
Yes, Constantin, the "Lullaby" sounds beautiful, but don't force yourself if the emotion comes, because last time it was also seen that you like to sing from the heart. I'm going to bring some walnut cake this time, let's have something sweet next to the olives. My grandmother is going to sit on the stool, I already told her.
Yes, Constantin, "Lullaby" is really worth a try, last time it felt like you knew it well. I'm going to bring some kalamata olives this time, let's see if they last longer than the regular ones. What does your grandmother say about those stools, has she already tried them?
Thanks Gabriela, the walnut scone sounds perfect with my pickled olives. Tell your grandma I'm saving her a seat next to me on the chair so she doesn't sit on the stool alone. Constantin, if you keep coming up with the "Lullaby", let's sing it together, because I love it from the bottom of my heart.
Thanks Anca, Gabriela's walnut scone really goes with your pickled olives, I had a slice last night and it lasted until fishing. Tell your grandma I'm coming with a folding chair too, so no one sits on the stool. Constantin, let's sing the "Lullaby" together, because it reminds me of summer evenings at my grandparents'.
Yes, Florin, "Lullaby" really sounds beautiful when Constantin sings it. I'm going to bring some walnut cakes made yesterday, let's not just stick to olives. His grandmother says the stool is good, but it still wobbles a bit on that old center floor.
Yes, pecan cookies sound perfect, Alexandra, especially since you just made them yesterday. Constantin sings "Lullaby" really beautifully, I heard it last week in rehearsal. Ask his grandmother if she wants us to bring a small mat to put under the stool, so he won't wobble.
Thank you, Anca, the walnut cake goes great with your pickled olives, but I still bring some telemea cheese from the market so that there is no shortage. Tell your grandma I'm holding her seat, that stool is a little hard after a day at the store. Constantin, if we sing the "Lullaby", let's not forget the stanza with the stars, because it catches me the most.
Yes, the mat is a good idea, Cristina, that old stool slides on the floor. I can bring mine from home, it's small and thick. Constantin really sang beautifully last week, let's see how he performs at the event.
Yes, the walnut scone goes great with the olives, I'll have a bigger slice too. Tell your grandmother not to sit on the stool, because I have a good wooden chair that I am bringing especially for her. Constantin, leave the emotion, sing from the heart, because that's the most beautiful sound.
Thank you, Ilie, I'm glad you liked Gabriela's walnut cake, I also put a little cinnamon in that dough. Tell Constantin that yes, let's sing the "Lullaby" all of us, but let's not forget the "Our Father" at the end, like we used to do with our grandparents. I am also bringing some pickles of mine this time, so that only your olives remain.
Thanks Ilie, the walnut cake goes really well with the pickled olives, I tasted two slices last night too. Tell Gabriela not to put so much sugar next time, it's a bit too sweet. Constantin, I'll bring a thermos with cold tea, let's not just drink water while singing.
Thank you too, Simona, the walnut and cinnamon muffin was exactly how my mother used to make it. Tell Gabriela not to change the recipe. As for the "Our Father", I agree to put it at the end, but bring those pickles, because my olives alone do not keep so many people hungry.
