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Veronica Fischmann (32) and Yakov Pechersky (28) talk about treasured childhood memories, the ways in which their lives shaped their reactions to the global pandemic (especially Yakov, whose family is from Russia), the ways the pandemic may shape their lives...

Talked about Australia and where they grew up.

Ray Miller lives in Quakertown, but has been attending Musikfest since the 1980s. His one word is FUN.

Kari is from Bethlehem and has inspired her friend, Joanne, to come and visit Musikfest for the past few years. Their one word(s) are RELAXING and COMPANY.

Mary-Jo and Anne are sisters who have been coming to Musikfest since the 80's - accompanied with their friend, Jody. Their one word(s) to best describe Musikfest is MEMORIES, FAMILY, EXCITEMENT.

Amanda and Michael are from Saylorsburg, PA and high school sweethearts. Their one word to best describe Musikfest is MAGICAL.

Debbie and Karen are good friends and neighbors, who have been coming to Musikfest for 10+ years. Their one word(s) to best describe Musikfest are FEST-TABULOUS and FUN.

Jaqueline has been coming to Musikfest with her husband for many years. Her one word to best describe Musikfest is EXPENSIVE.

I interview my Uncle John about his childhood and engineering path throughout college and post college. He talks about how his work affected him and some of the very important lessons he learned.

Pat and Kim are from the Lehigh Valley area, and Pat has been taking her daughter to Musikfest since 1984. Their one word to best describe Musikfest is DELIGHTFUL.

Charlene serves as the president of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS). The one word Charlene chose to best describe Musikfest is FUN.

I have interviewed my grandmother about her childhood from 1941 to 1945, during WW2. She was nine or ten when the war ended in 1945.

Karen shares her fondest memories of Musikfest. Her one word is FRIENDSHIP.

Beverly and Eugene have been coming to Musikfest since 1985. Their one word to best describe Musikfest is MUSIC.

Robert is a Moravian alumnus, who remembers attending the very first Musikfest in 1984. His one word is DIVERSE.

I’ve got Dad (born 1939 in Colorado, USA) trapped after Thanksgiving...I ask him about his life since meeting my mom (Anke Breier Keltz, born 1940 in Germany) and what it was like to marry a German in post-WWII United States.

Helene is from Pennsylvania, and has been attending almost every Musikfest. Her one word is ARTISTRY.

Interview with Southern native, Fauxest Gump. Fauxest has been attending Musikfest for 4 consecutive years. His one word to best describe Musikfest is DISCOVERY.

Married couple and Pennsylvania residents come to Musikfest every year, and love creating new memories each time they come. Their one word to best describe Musikfest is AWESOME.

Peter Lauricella speaks on being in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and his life after #HinghamOC2017

Kermit is a devoted Musikfest visitor - he's been attending Musikfest since it first began in 1984. His one word to best describe Musikfest is UNFORGETTABLE.

Bonny recalls her times attending Musikfest as a memorable experience for herself and family. Her one word to best describe Musikfest is FAMILY.

Brian Spadaccia is die-heart fan of Bethlehem! He loves his town and Musikfest! Brian's one word to best describe Musikfest is LEADERSHIP.

The mother and daughter duo enjoy coming to Musikfest and are now Musikfest volunteers. Their one word to best describe the festival is GREAT.

Couple Rosalie and Steve have been living in Bethlehem and attending Musikfest since 2002. Their word(s) that they chose to best describe Musikfest is 1 MILLION and ECLECTIC.