Lina's parents arrived in Melbourne in the 1950s, and where adamant that their three daughters should learn Italian. When growing up this seemed like a chore, but Lina thanked them as an adult. Speaking Italian was helpful at work and in many other ways.
“The more you grow the more you value your roots”
The three sisters: Angela Taverna, Lina (Carmelina) Taverna (now Cinanni) and Giulia Taverna. Source: courtesy of Lina Cinanni
Our guest today was born in Australia and grew up here when bilingualism was not popular.
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