EP 23 – Burn off the bitterness

Kristina Naray is Filipino/Hungarian and lives in the city of Maribyrnong on the lands of the Wurundjeri people.

We chat about:

• The Subanen people of Mindanao, an indigenous group in Philippines

• Class dynamics in the Philippines, urban v rural, labourers vs non labourers

• The impact of colonisation and religion

• The 80’s version of online dating = pen pals

• Surprising similarities between parents despite ethnic and cultural backgrounds

• Her Dad’s refugee story after Yugoslavia dissolved

• Having to defend your parents relationship

• The Entree Pinays, finding growth and healing in community

• Small town life as a dark brown girl

• Tennis was the place where Kristina was seen for her skills

• Serena and Venus Williams representing diversity in sports

• What it’s like to attend a school with a reputation for being racist

• Leaving home early for the city, and being close to homelessness

• Connecting to culture is connecting to loved ones

Mixed media: The Entree Pinays, King Richard (Williams sisters movie)

Guest: Kristina Naray

Edited by: Maria Birch-Morunga