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FLAMENCO: SPAIN’S IDENTITY OR A CULTURE STOLEN FROM THE ROMA?

Author: Eva Ibanez

Flamenco is one of the most internationally recognizable symbols of Spanish culture. Its powerful rhythms, mournful melodies, and emotionally charged performances have captivated audiences around the world. From tourist posters to global stages,...

FAMOUS ROMA MUSIC AND SINGERS IN BULGARIA

Author: Olesya Yaneva

Through time the Romani music changed and transformed into different genres, instruments, and performances, mending a road for professional Romani musicians. They were part of the Bulgarian culture for centuries, performing all over the country and...

KARAGOZ AND HACIVAT: THE SHADOW PLAY, CULTURAL ICON AND THE ROMA QUESTION

Autorica: Deniz Lal Secgin

Karagöz and Hacivat are among the most beloved and enduring characters in Turkish folk culture, legends whose humorous exchanges and contrasting personalities have delighted audiences for centuries. Rooted in the Ottoman period’s shadow puppet...

ROMA CUISINE IN TURKEY: A FLAVORFUL TAPESTRY OF TRADITION

Autorica: Deniz Lal Secgin

Roma cuisine in Turkey is a rich and diverse culinary tradition that reflects the cultural heritage and history of the Roma people. Rooted in the regions where they have lived for centuries, Roma dishes are characterized by their simplicity,...

THE STORY OF MECNUN GIASAR

Autorica: Deniz Lal Secgin

Mecnun Giasar stands as one of the most celebrated contemporary dancers, choreographers, and directors on the international stage. Hailing from a Roma community in a Turkish Muslim village in Komotini, Greece—just a stone’s throw from the Turkish...

ROMANI LANGUAGE DAY

Author: Anna Krainova

The International Day of the Roma Language, celebrated on the 5th of November, is a event aimed at drawing attention to the preservation and development of the Roma language, and with it, the rich cultural heritage of the Roma people. In 2009, in...

THE ROMA CHOIR IN THE HISTORY OF RUSSIAN CULTURE: FROM THE 18TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT

Author: Anna Krainova

The Roma choir became a truly great phenomenon in Russian culture in the 18th and 20th centuries. The first professional Roma musical group was organized at the end of the 18th century by the decision of Count Orlov-Chesmensky. The choir was led by...

JOURNEY BETWEEN TRADITION AND MODERN EDUCATION

Author: Anna Krainova

This year’s international competition program of ZagrebDox international documentary film festival featured, among a large number of documentary films of various profiles, the film “Wind has no tail” (for the festival, the title was...

TRADITIONAL ROMA MEDICINE

Author: Anna Krainova

Until recently (although such cases are also found in modern society), the Roma did not have access to quality medical services and medicines. Difficult living conditions - a nomadic lifestyle, constant exposure to fresh air, problems with nutrition,...