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The regular social gathering of the younger generation Levantines of Izmir organized by Andrew Simes, grandson of contributor Alfred A. Simes: The above is from June 2005.
(left to right), bottom row:
Alida Reggio, Fabio Fantasia, Lara Reggio, Christopher Tonna, Giuseppe Romano, Stefano Tito,
top row: Andrew Simes, Dafne Demirağ, Yves Filippucci, Andre Zakari, Nicola Tonna, Karin Karakulak, Fabienne Filippucci, Monika Tito, Divinia Reggio.
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And the group has since grown...
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The Elder Levantines’ Christmas gathering 2008.
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The Levantine Christmas Carol singers 2008, left to right: Ömer Eren, Albano Servisoğlu, Tuğce Papi, Dafne Demirağ, Omar Servisoğlu, Monika Tito, Cem Papi, Derya Bakışlı, Mert Papi, Pınar Eren, Nazan Eren, Andrew Simes.
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The carolers having a warm cup of coffee at the end of the night. - further photos