That's Entertainment

On the night of 31 December 1944, some young people organized a Sylvester night happening, but all it included was singing sensitive songs. These sadly reminded us of our past world of freedom to which we longed.

Later, some actors, singers and musicians joined our block in Bergen-Belsen. Once a week, they would act, sing and play a "Hajdu Peter" harmonica. A cantor named Benedek (whose first name I do not recall) would sing religious songs. These performers would receive an additional portion of dorge-muse as payment for their act.

© David Muskal, 2001