Peter Kypraios (Interview 1)
Interviewer(s):
Effrosyni Rantou
Project:
Greek Canadian Stories
INTERVIEW LOCATION:
Toronto, ON
LANGUAGE:
Greek
DATE:
April 14, 2024

Interview Summary:

Peter Kypraios was born in 1934 Xirokabi, Lakonias in the late 1940s and has many memories from the Second World War as well as the Civil War. He migrated to Canada in 1952 following his older brothers and aunts that had been in North America before the Second World War. He worked along his brothers in the resaturant business first in Osshawa.

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Date and Location
April 14, 2024
Toronto, ON
Interviewee(s)
Peter Kypraios (Interview 1)
Interviewer(s)
Effrosyni Rantou
Languages
Greek
Reference ID
GICREF070A
Project
Greek Canadian Stories
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Categories
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Decades Referenced
Locations Referenced
Mani, Xirokambi, Paliohori, Taigetos, Parnonas, Lakonia, Canada, Oshawa, London, St. George Church, Sparta, Kokkinia, Halifax
Occupation(s)
Restaurant Owner
Parents Occupation(s)
Sheppard and military (father)
Names Referenced

[00:00:00] The history of the family and family name

[00:08:01] Memories from the Second World War

[00:09:20] Migration process to Canada

[00:11:18] Memories of Xirokabi and the Civil War

[00:23:56] Mother's life and health issues

[00:40:24] Second World War stories

[00:42:20] Passing the Greek property to the cousin

[00:43:25] His family's migration to Canada in the 50's

[00:46:33] Stories from the village before migrating to Canada

[00:51:25] Raisins, olive oil, oranges and adulteration

[01:02:55] Business in Canada vs Greek mentality

[01:05:26] Migration and life in Canada

[01:10:33] Helping to build the church in London

[01:13:24]The trip to Canada and visits to Greece

[01:41:13] His view on Greeks and Greece

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