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A JOURNEY INTO ROMA CULTURE

Author: Adila Aghayeva

Tony Gatlif, a Roma director who brings Roma life and art to the screen with a unique and natural style, was born in 1948 in Algeria, which was a French colony at the time. He had an Arab father and a Roma mother. Gatlif’s films often center on the...

A SYMBOL OF ROMA HERITAGE

Author: Adila Aghayeva

The historical influence of Rome on artistic works dates back to ancient times, with one prominent example being 15 meters "Gypsy Girl" mosaic, displayed in a dedicated room at the world's largest mosaic museum. Originally exhibited at the...

CAPTURING IDENTITY AND TRADITION

Author: Adila Aghayeva

In the 19th century, Romani themes became popular in art, including painting, engraving, and sculpture. Many foreign artists came to Spain to capture Rom life. The Roma became the main focus of these artworks, seen as a people who represented...

EXPLORING THE MYTHOLOGICAL ROOTS OF THE ROMA PEOPLE

Author: Adila Aghayeva

We often encounter stereotypical stories and biased opinions about the Roma people. This is also reflected in historical writings about the Roma people's beliefs and religious views. One example is the notion that the Roma are without religion and...

REPRESENTATION OF ROMA: STEREOTYPES AND ROMANTICISM

Autorica: Adila Aghayeva

The portrayal of the Roma in Turkish cinema during the 1980s reflects a blend of stereotypes and romanticism. The military coup marked a turning point in Turkish history, significantly affecting both social life and the cultural sphere. Giovanni...

THE STORY OF “THE BOAT PEOPLE” TRAVELLING ALONG THE NORWEGIAN COAST

Author: Nora Fortes

Norway has for a long time been known for its fishing industry, the many fjords and the long-spread archipelago. The natural circumstances in Norway are playing a big role in their cultural history, as in most countries. Historically, many Roma...

ROMA PEOPLE OF SCANDINAVIA AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE CHURCH

Author: Nora Fortes

Although the Nordic countries are some of the most secular in the world, some people are still religious and live a religious lifestyle. The Roma people in Scandinavia and Finland are of various religions, but the most common one is Christianity,...

LET’S USE THE WORD ROMA

Author: Adila Aghayeva

Names given to Roma by local people from ancient times due to their occupations or appearance have become pejoratives over time and are not accepted by many Roma today. The term "Gypsy" is one of many names given to Roma community by others. This...

THE ASSIMILATION OF SWEDISH AND NORWEGIAN MINORITY LANGUAGES

Author: Nora Fortes

The end of the 19th century, and the beginning of the 20th century can be seen as a difficult time for many ethnic minorities in Scandinavia. New nationalistic ideas were spreading through Europe and up to the Nordic countries as well. The idea of...

WHEN THE ROAD BENDS…

Autorica: Alena KVARTALNOVA

The film follows five Roma bands on their cross-country tour of America, sharing their vibrant music, energy, and joy with audiences nationwide. The journey takes us to the musicians' homelands—India, Romaa, North Macedonia, and...