Theatre in Vlach and Pontic Greek Endangered Languages: a self-heritage journey

During the spring and summer of 2023, Dr Christina Papagiannouli visited her hometown Veria, aka Little Jerusalem of Greece, with funding from the Welsh Government’s Taith programme - to undertake preliminary research on endangered-language heritage performance.

Despite its small size, Veria embraces a variety of subcultures and sublanguages, including Vlach and Pontic Greek. During her visit, Dr Papagiannouli worked with both Vlach and Pontic Greek communities, observed their work, and participated in their heritage performances, learning not only about the communities’ cultural heritage but also about her own personal heritage.