In this episode, I am joined by Dr Anna Charalambidou and Dr Petros Karatsareas to discuss the Cypriot dialects. We explore if language is an important marker of identity, how it transforms across diaspora generations, and why the difference between a language and a dialect is political and not linguistic. Anna and Petros are also making the first permanent archive of ‘Grenglish’ words with The Grenglish Project (@GrenglishProj on Twitter).

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In this episode, I am joined by Gülsün (@gulsmedikitchen) to discuss everyone’s favourite topic – FOOD! Gülsün tells us how she’s exploring her roots (and the ones in the ground) back in Cyprus, the beauty of living off the land, and why we should all learn our mum’s recipes. Now a foodie sensation on Instagram, Gülsün is putting Cypriot cooking on the map and proving that food is the simplest and most accessible way to celebrate your roots.

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Happy Women’s History Month!

In this episode I am joined by Katerina Georgiou and my mum Soula Zorlakkis to discuss motherhood. Despite having very unique experiences of motherhood, Kat and Soula’s stories share many similarities of the joys and pressures that come with raising a family in the Cypriot community. What makes a typical Cypriot mum? They’re maybe a little bit anxious, definitely a little bit crazy, but most importantly the heart and home (and neck!) of the family! What better way to celebrate Cypriot womanhood.

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Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! In this episode, I am joined by Anastasia, Hanna and Andreas who form the committee of the LGBTQ+ Cypriot Diaspora (@lgbtq_cypriot_diaspora), a group that was created a few years ago to celebrate and give a voice to LGBTQ+ Cypriots in the UK. We discuss the challenges that can come with understanding your Cypriot roots when balancing these intersecting identities, and how you can always find safety in your community. Can Cypriot and queer identity exist in harmony? This group is proving just that, by showing that visibility and representation is the best way to break down barriers and challenge stereotypes.

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For the very first episode of From Root To Vine, I am joined by my big sister Athena to spill the tea (or kafe) on our Cypriot childhood. Just how Cypriot are we? And what is a “typical kori girl”? Athena also tells us how she’s keeping her Cypriot roots alive whilst living abroad, and why she will always be yiayia and bapou’s biggest fangirl, get involved in the conversation on Instagram @rootovinepod. Thanks for listening! 🇨🇾

Welcome to From Root To Vine, the first podcast giving a voice to the Cypriot diaspora in the UK! Episodes dropping bi-weekly. Follow us on Instagram @roottovinepod for updates.