Scripts
F = Francesco; M1 = Mamas; M2 = Maria
F: Kalimera. Kalimera. Er, can you show me around Crete? M1: Yes.
F: This is the biggest Greek island of all, so I’ve got a local guide for the next two days.
M1: Francesco, do you want to see a Cretan wedding?
F: Oh, great! Traditional Cretan weddings can be incredible. Preparations often last days. Mamas is taking me to meet the bride, Maria Skula.
F: Kalimera, Francesco.
M2: Welcome! Come in.
F: Congratulations!
M2: Thank you.
F: Are you a little nervous?
M2: A little.
F: All the women are helping prepare for the wedding feast. They’re making decorations in dough for a special wedding bread. How many guests for your wedding?
M2: Er, 1,500 about (about 1,500).
F: Mamma mia, it’s a lot! Mamma mia. The whole of Maria’s village has turned out to see her get married. The bride arrives with her father. She’s gorgeous. This is the nervous bridegroom, Jorgos. In a few minutes he and Maria will be man and wife.
M2: I do!
F: And now we go to p