Through Young Eyes

A Look into the Lives of Roma Children of Dendropotamos

by Iryna Stryha

Faros of Cosmou is a child protection center in Dendropotamos — a Roma district in Thessaloniki. I had the opportunity to sit down with the young inhabitants of the house and ask some questions to get to know them better. Their insights into friendship, daily routines, favorite foods, dreams and cherished traditions offer a glimpse into their lives, allowing us to get a bit of understanding of how Roma children of Dendropotamos see the world.sights into friendship, daily routines, favorite foods, dreams and cherished traditions offer a glimpse into their lives, allowing us to get a bit of understanding of how Roma children of Dendropotamos see the world.

1. What do you think makes a good friend?

2 . What is the food that you really like?

3. What is your favorite place in Thessaloniki?

4. Are there any traditions in the house? What are your favorite ones?

5. What do you want to be when you grow up and why?

6. What do you usually do on a normal day? What's your schedule?