Under the general title "Judeo-Espaniol : A Jewish Language in Search of its People", the speakers will address aspects of the language, such as origins and history, demographic spread throughout the centuries, geographic variations, its oral tradition, written literature, press - past and present, writing system, its influence from the dominant linguistic and cultural milieu in each host country / period, its future and viability, its role in creating a unified Jewish Mediterranean culture, its status in present-day Israel as well as in the Diaspora, etc.
The conference proceedings will open with an address by Mr. Yitshak Navon, former President of the State of Israel, and President of the National Authority of Ladino and its Culture. Detailed program of the events will be announced in due time.
For further information please contact :
Raphael Gatenio
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546 24 Thessaloniki - GREECE
Tel. (031) 720.781, 736.883 - Fax. (031) 736.888
email: rgatenio@salonika.hellasnet.gr