History – rroma.org https://rroma.org Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:19:22 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png History – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Romania – Conference https://rroma.org/romania-conference/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romania-conference Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:19:22 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35337 The National Agency for Roma, in partnership with the National Center for Roma Culture “Romano Kher”, organized a series of conferences in Dolj County focused on the historical slavery of Roma and the need for reconciliation through recognition and reparative policies.

The event lasted three days and aimed to shed light on this aspect of history.

Additionally, there will be a discussion about the life and work of Lucian Raicu, a Romanian critic and writer of Jewish descent, in the segment “A book…a minority.”

]]> Memory Camp https://rroma.org/memory-camp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=memory-camp Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:10:58 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35305 The XXVII International Romani Memory Camp will take place in Tarnów from October 2-4, 2026, focusing on the history, culture, and contemporary issues of the Romani community, including the Holocaust remembrance.

The event will feature various presentations and discussions by scholars on topics such as the documentation of the Romani Holocaust, language policy, discrimination in education, and the role of local media in combating exclusion.

Participants will also embark on a tour of the Małopolska Trail of Romani Martyrdom, visiting significant locations related to Romani history in the region.

]]> Bulgaria Exhibition https://rroma.org/bulgaria-exhibition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bulgaria-exhibition Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:05:26 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35269 The French Institute of Bulgaria is hosting the launch of the exhibition “Sillages” on October 8, 2026, which focuses on the history and presence of Romani communities in France, featuring discussions with experts Cécile Canut and Ognyan Isaev.

The exhibition, designed by the National Museum of Immigration History in Paris, aims to shed light on the often-overlooked contributions of these communities to French society and the stereotypes they face.

The event will include discussions in French and Bulgarian, with simultaneous interpretation, and will explore the narratives surrounding Romani communities and the impact of misinformation on their representation.

]]> Roma Resistance Day https://rroma.org/roma-resistance-day-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-resistance-day-3 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:11:00 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35192 The article discusses the debate surrounding the commemoration of the Roma Resistance Day on May 16, which some historians question as a historically verified event.

Proponents, including Roma politician Béla Radics, argue for the establishment of a memorial in Budapest to honor the Roma heroes who resisted Nazi forces during the Holocaust.

Critics, including historians, assert that there is no evidence of a rebellion on that date, suggesting that the commemoration may be based on myth rather than historical fact.

]]> Representation https://rroma.org/representation-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=representation-2 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:01:58 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34807 A scientific conference titled “Man at the Crossroads of Ideologies” was held in Talsi, Latvia, focusing on the interpretation of 20th-century cultural heritage.

Discussions highlighted the complexities of historical narratives, particularly regarding the representation of marginalized communities such as the Roma and Jews in Latvian museums.

The conference emphasized the importance of understanding historical context and encouraging critical questioning rather than providing simplistic answers.

]]> Jana Horváthová https://rroma.org/jana-horvathova-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jana-horvathova-2 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:16:00 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34593 Jana Horváthová has resigned as director of the Museum of Romani Culture in Brno, citing exhaustion and a desire to focus on academic work after leading the museum since 2003.

Karolína Spilmannová will take over as acting director from September 1, ensuring continuity in leadership and operations at the museum.

The Ministry of Culture plans to redefine the museum’s Advisory Board and is seeking a strong permanent director to lead the institution’s future development.

What a pitty, and congratulation for the great work.

]]> France and the Camps https://rroma.org/france-and-the-camps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=france-and-the-camps Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:09:25 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34551 During World War II, many Romani and other traveler groups faced severe discrimination in France, leading to their displacement and imprisonment in internment and extermination camps.

The article marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the last travelers from these internment camps in France.

Reporters Antonia Kerrigan and Valentine Erba interviewed a French survivor of the internment camps to share their experiences.

]]> Slovak History https://rroma.org/slovak-history/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovak-history Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:08:21 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34548 Vera Lacková, a young filmmaker, is producing a documentary about the participation of Slovak Roma in the Slovak National Uprising against fascism, highlighting historical manipulation of their role during socialism.

The film addresses the overlooked Roma Holocaust and challenges stereotypes about Roma people, emphasizing their contributions to the fight for freedom.

Lacková shares personal family history related to the impact of fascism and discusses contemporary latent racism faced by the Roma community.

]]> Burgenland Roma https://rroma.org/burgenland-roma-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=burgenland-roma-3 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:29:31 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34065 A docuemntary about Roma from Burgenland, featuring texts by Michael Köhlmeier, spans from the 1930s to the present, addressing themes of adaptation pressure, persecution, and exclusion, while also celebrating the cultural diversity and vibrancy of the Burgenland Roma community.

The Roma community played a significant role in the creation of the documentary, with historical settings resembling a Roma camp from the 1930s being constructed for filming in Oslip.

Musical contributions to the film include works from Ferry Janoska and Tony Wegas.

]]> Roma, History, and Croatia https://rroma.org/roma-history-and-croatia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-history-and-croatia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:45:24 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33959 Several articles in the Croatian press about Roma history and the fact that “cigany” is a pejorative term. Some of the historical facts are to be debated … There have been quite a few ammends to Wikipedia that warrant some review.

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