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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...

THE TRADITIONAL CLOTHING OF KALE WOMEN FROM FINLAND

Autorica: Alena KVARTALNOVA

The Roma people have been present in Finland for over 500 years. Today, an estimated 10,000 Roma live in Finland, primarily in the southern and western parts of the country. Kale community in Finland, a subgroup of the Roma, is known for maintaining...

TARAF DE HAÏDOUKS’ INFLUENCE ON WORLD MUSIC

Autorica: Alena KVARTALNOVA

Taraf de Haïdouks, originating from Clejani, Romania, is a Roma troupe of lăutari, traditional musicians, renowned for its vibrant and authentic representation of Roma folk music, often using traditional instruments such as the dhol, harmonium,...

VAMA FEAT. RALFLO - SARKOZY VERSUS GYPSY 2011

Author: Anaïs Refalo

One of Romania's most famous rock bands, Vama, called out French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Roma expulsions in a fast-paced song released on and performed with a joyful handful of Roma musicians. Under the title "Sarkozy versus Gypsy" (Sarkozy...

STRUGGLE FOR IDENTITY IN SOVIET AZERBAIJAN

Author: Adila Aghayeva

The early years of the Soviet rule were characterized by ruthless repression. Naturally, in Azerbaijan, not only individuals but also examples of art and creativity were subjected to repression due to their national and spiritual essence. The policy...

THREADS OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: ROMA EXHIBITION

Author: Ekaterina Panova

For centuries, our society has adopted a patriarchal regime. While men got education, developed their careers and generally had more freedoms, women's lives and destiny completely depended on men. Over the years, women's positions have started to...

EXHIBITION ‘‘BARVALO’‘. FROM STEREOTYPES TO REALITY

Autorica: Ekaterina Panova

The Barvalo exhibition was the first large-scale event to bring together contributions from several Romani artists and curators who presented their culture on their own terms. Some members of the Romani community were initially skeptical of the idea...