13/05/2026
Gesichtstattoos als Schutz Frauen - sicanje
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What is “Andromeda”?
It’s Croatia’s Eurovision entry this year, performed by Lelek.
And it tells the story of Balkan women kidnapped and enslaved during Ottoman rule.
The facial tattoos worn by the singers reference a real practice:
girls marking themselves to avoid sexual slavery and forced conversion.
Türkiye is furious about the performance.
Good to know Jews aren’t the only people expected to forget their history to avoid offending former empires.
