An article about the largest horse fair in the UK.
- Appleby Horse Fair 2023: Town packed for annual traditional fair. In News Star 10.06.2023. https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/23581169.appleby-horse-fair-2023-town-packed-annual-traditional-fair/
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French Chronicle …
First, a TV “reportage” omen “Gypsy Wedding”… With all stereotypes, and the implied generalisation on all Roma. Then a recent book, translated from the Italian on Roma living on the outskirts of Florence, Italy. Then the more usual: A massive Roma camp in Bordeaux, with more than 2000 people, and a camp near Aix en Provence that will be closed soon.
- Incroyables mariages gitans – 3 cérémonies hors du commun. In: TF1. 10.06.2023. https://www.tf1.fr/tfx/incroyables-mariages-gitans/videos/incroyables-mariages-gitans-3-ceremonies-hors-du-commun-20627208.html
- Antonio Tabucchi, Les Tsiganes et la Renaissance. Vivre en rom à Florence, suivi de Dix-neuf août et d’autres écrits. In: Fabula. 08.06.2023. https://www.fabula.org/actualites/114720/antonio-tabucchi-les-tsiganes-et-la-renaissance-vivre-en-rom.html
- BORDEAUX : 2.000 ROMS DANS UN BIDONVILLE GÉANT. In: Canal News. https://www.canalplus.com/actualites/bordeaux-2-000-roms-dans-un-bidonville-geant/h/22016330_50213
- Aix : le camp de Roms du chemin des Saints-Pères bientôt évacué. In: L:a Provence. 08.06.2023. https://www.laprovence.com/article/faits-divers-justice/78676963379622/aix-le-camp-de-roms-du-chemin-des-saints-peres-bientot-evacue
Appleby Fair
Several articles and pictures of the start of the fair.
- Travellers ride horses through river as thousands flock to Cumbria for the Appleby Horse Fair. In: MSN. 08.06.2023.https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/tens-of-thousands-of-travellers-flock-to-cumbria-for-first-day-of-appleby-horse-fair/ar-AA1chrl9
- Inside Appleby Horse Fair: Europe’s biggest travellers event that has attracted thousands from across the world for more than a century. In: daily Mail. 08.06.2023. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12172909/How-Appleby-Horse-Fair-attracted-Europes-travellers-century.html
- Appleby horse fair: Glam young travellers dress up to wash horses in river as Europe’s biggest gypsy event starts today. In: US Times Post. 08.06.2023. https://ustimespost.com/appleby-horse-fair-glam-young-travellers-dress-up-to-wash-horses-in-river-as-europes-biggest-gypsy-event-starts-today/
Appleby Fair
The Appleby fair will start tomorrow.
- Travellers descend on Appleby with Europe’s biggest gypsy fair set to kick off tomorrow. I: US Times Post. 07.06.2023. https://ustimespost.com/travellers-descend-on-appleby-with-europes-biggest-gypsy-fair-set-to-kick-off-tomorrow/
Germany: Fire
A small child died in a fire in an asylum seeker centre in the Thuringian town of Apolda. The child is from a Roma family from the Ukraine.
It is not yet known whether this was arson or an accidental fire. Romani Rose, the chairman of the Central Council of German Sinti and Roma is asking for a prompt investigation.
- Zentralrat pocht auf Aufklärung zu Brand in Flüchtlingsunterkunft. In: Wirtschaft. 07.06.2023. https://wirtschaft.com/zentralrat-pocht-auf-aufklaerung-zu-brand-in-fluechtlingsunterkunft/
- Zentralrat pocht auf Aufklärung zu Brand in Flüchtlingsunterkunft. In: Reportsan. 07.06.2023. https://reportsan.de/zentralrat-pocht-auf-aufklaerung-zu-brand-in-fluechtlingsunterkunft/
- Zentralrat pocht auf Aufklärung zu Brand in Flüchtlingsunterkunft. In: Digital Daily. 07.06.2023. https://digitaldaily.de/2023/06/07/zentralrat-pocht-auf-aufklarung-zu-brand-in-fluchtlingsunter/
Remembrance
The German town of Neustrelitz, north of Berlin, will name a street after deported Sinti children who died in Auschwitz. The Street will be named Rose-Wagner-Groß Strasse after the 7 children.
- Ermordete Sinti-Kinder: Neustrelitzer Kulturrat schlägt zur Erinnerung neuen Straßennamen vor. In: Strelizius. 07.06.2023. https://strelitzius.com/2023/06/07/ermordete-sinti-kinder-neustrelitzer-kulturrat-schlaegt-zur-erinnerung-neuen-strassennamen-vor/
Germany: Unusual Football Cup
The Madhouse association developed a special idea with the Munich police to break down mutual prejudices: a friendly football tournament in which all groups, Sinti, Roma, the police, compete and play together. get to know and respect each other.
- Gemeinsam Füreinander Cup 2023. In: Bayrisches Rundfunk. 05.06.2023. https://www.br.de/br-fernsehen/sendungen/puzzle/puzzle-gemeinsam-fuereinander-cup-5-juni-2023-100.html
Kumpania
An interview of the author of a book, the anthropologist Lise Foisneau, who recently published a powerful book on the result of four years of investigation in the company of Roma from Provence.
- « LE MONDE DES GADJÉ PROJETTE SON IMAGINAIRE HIÉRARCHIQUE SUR LES VOYAGEURS » In: CQFD. 01.06.2023. https://cqfd-journal.org/Le-monde-des-gadje-projette-son
Barvalo
An article on the current exhibition “Barvalo” in Marseilles in the French newspaper “le Monde”.
- Avec « Barvalo », le MuCEM compose un hymne aux cultures romani. In; Le Monde. 04.06.2023. https://www.lemonde.fr/culture/article/2023/06/04/avec-barvalo-le-mucem-compose-un-hymne-aux-cultures-romani_6176093_3246.html
Italy: What ????
An article in the Italian press. It starts well, with the fact that Roma came to Italy as early as 1422, if not even earlier. But then it dives into the worst stereotypes: Machismo among men, girls being controlled by their brothers and fathers, little education, etc.
Once again, good intentions, little knowledge and understanding, and perpetuation of stereotypes.
- Rom, Sinti, Caminanti. In: Futuro Europa. 02.06.2023. https://www.futuro-europa.it/41533/area-51/rom-sinti-caminanti.html
Appleby and Horses
The largest Horse Fair in the UK in Appleby starts on June 8th. This year, visitors are being asked whether things can be improved for the horses.
- Visitors to Appleby Horse Fair asked how the event can be improved for horses. In: Horses and Hounds. 02.06.2023. https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/visitors-to-appleby-horse-fair-asked-how-the-event-can-be-improved-for-horses-827211
- Appleby fairgoers asked their opinions on horse welfare. In: News and Star. 02.06.2023. https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/23561736.appleby-fairgoers-asked-opinions-horse-welfare/
York: Exhibition
An exhibition on Roma and Travellers in York Castle.
- ‘Truly inclusive’ exhibition celebrates the rich history of a York community. In: York Mix. 02.06.2023. https://yorkmix.com/truly-inclusive-exhibition-celebrates-the-rich-history-of-a-york-community/
Darmstadt: Exhibition
An exhibition about Sinti and Roma in Darmstadt, Germany.
- Sinti und Roma in Darmstadt: Der lange Weg zur Anerkennung. In: Frankfurter Allgemeine. 02.06.2023. https://www.fr.de/rhein-main/darmstadt/sinti-und-roma-in-darmstadt-der-lange-weg-zur-anerkennung-92316750.html
- Neue Ausstellung „Der Weg der Sinti und Roma“ in Darmstadt. In: Echo. 02.06.2023. https://www.echo-online.de/lokales/darmstadt/neue-ausstellung-der-weg-der-sinti-und-roma-in-darmstadt-2596895
Italy and Racism
An article about the everyday racism faced by Roma in Italy and on the spread of false news and anti-Roma propaganda in the country.
Bad.
- Antigypsyism in Italy: Virtual hate and real-life consequences. In: European Interest. 30.05.2023. https://www.europeaninterest.eu/article/antigypsyism-in-italy-virtual-hate-and-real-life-consequences/
Football and Racism
Another case of racism in Italian Football. When will the Football League take action?
- Torino’s Juric racially abused during thrashing of Spezia. In: France 24. 27.05.2023. https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230527-torino-s-juric-racially-abused-during-thrashing-of-spezia
- “If they shout at you gypsy, it’s hard not to react”. In: Breaking Latest News. 27.05.2023. https://www.breakinglatest.news/health/if-they-shout-at-you-gypsy-its-hard-not-to-react/
French Chronicle …
An interesting article on the commemoration at the camp of Saliers, close to Arles, where Roma were interned by the Vichy regime before being deported. Another article about a book called “Kumpanija” the terms used among Kalderaša to denote a group of Roma travelling together for work. Another article on the Saintes Marie de la Mer, and a final one on the increase of camps in the Nantes region, in a right wing chanel.
- Persécution des Tsiganes : à Saliers, le difficile travail de mémoire. In: Le Point. 23.05.2023. https://www.lepoint.fr/societe/persecution-des-tsiganes-a-saliers-le-difficile-travail-de-memoire-23-05-2023-2521236_23.php
- Enquête. La kumpania des Roms de Provence. In: L’Humanité. 25.05.2023. https://www.humanite.fr/culture-et-savoirs/essais/enquete-la-kumpania-des-roms-de-provence-796128
- Bouches-du-Rhône : les gitans se rassemblent pour célébrer Sara la noire. In: France Inofs. 26.05.2023. https://www.francetvinfo.fr/bouches-du-rhone/bouches-du-rhone-les-gitans-se-rassemblent-pour-celebrer-sara-la-noire_5849561.html
- NANTES : LES CAMPS DE ROMS SE MULTIPLIENT. In: CNews. https://www.canalplus.com/actualites/nantes-les-camps-de-roms-se-multiplient/h/21899720_50213
Saintes Marie de la Mer
The pilgrimage of Saintes Marie de la Mer was in full swing the last few days. But with a bittersweet aftertaste, with several Roma accusing the municipality to want to replace them with actors …
Sad.
- « Ils veulent nous remplacer par des acteurs »… Aux Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, le marché de la colère. In: 20 Minutes (FR). 25.05. 2023. https://www.20minutes.fr/societe/4038248-20230525-veulent-remplacer-acteurs-saintes-maries-mer-marche-colere
- La cabane de gardian, où vécut le marquis de Baroncelli, aux Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer inaugurée ce vendredi. In: Midi LIBRE. 26.05.2023. https://www.midilibre.fr/2023/05/25/la-cabane-de-gardian-ou-vecut-le-marquis-de-baroncelli-aux-saintes-maries-de-la-mer-inauguree-ce-vendredi-11216623.php
UK and Discrimination
According to the council of Europe Roma and Travellers in the UK suffer persistent discrimination. Unfortunately, not changing at all.
- Gypsy, Roma and Travellers suffer ‘persistent’ discrimination in UK. In: The Guardian. 25.05.2023. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/25/gypsy-roma-travellers-suffer-persistent-discrimination-uk
- National minorities in the UK: European experts report troubling levels of antigypsyism and the need to further support linguistic minorities. In: Council of Europe. 25.05.2023. https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/national-minorities-in-the-uk-european-experts-report-troubling-levels-of-antigypsyism-and-the-need-to-further-support-linguistic-minorities
Slovak Emigration
A documentary film, entitled “Leaving” and directed by Mira Erdevički, presents a picture of the Roma that will probably surprise many viewers in Slovakia. The three main protagonists speak perfect English, are appreciated in their professions, and especially accepted by their surroundings, to which they repay by actively helping the community. But there is one catch. Although they come from Slovakia or the Czech Republic, they had to go to Britain to get such an opportunity.
- Film Odchádzania ukazuje Rómov, ako sme ich doteraz nevideli. Online sa dá vidieť zadarmo. In: Pravda. 23.05.2023. https://kultura.pravda.sk/film-a-televizia/clanok/668482-film-odchadzania-ukazuje-romov-ako-sme-ich-doteraz-nevideli-online-sa-da-vidiet-zadarmo/
French Chronicle …
Well, there isn’t one this week. Only some articles on the Barvalo Exhibition.
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