History – rroma.org https://rroma.org Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:15:35 +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 „țigan” https://rroma.org/tigan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tigan Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:15:35 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35727 An article on the word „țigan” [“Gypsy”], its origins stemming from the Athingani, a heretical Manicheism sect and on why it is pejorative and should be supplanted by the word Rom.

]]> Józef Merstein Jochymczyk https://rroma.org/jozef-merstein-jochymczyk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jozef-merstein-jochymczyk Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:37:27 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35536 Józef Merstein Jochymczyk, a Sinto musician from Poland, shares his life story, including his early experiences with music and family roots. The family moved through Switzerland, Germany, and wartime Krakow ending up in Chrzanov, where he was born.

He highlights the cultural differences and common  roots between Sinti and Roma and reflects on the historical persecution faced by his community. He continues to perform and compose music in the language he learned before Polish, emphasizing the importance of his cultural identity.

]]> Mallorca and Roma https://rroma.org/mallorca-and-roma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mallorca-and-roma Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:34:25 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35527 Laura Jurado’s new work, ‘Mallorca romaní. Una historia de la comunidad gitana’, explores five centuries of Romani presence in Palma and Mallorca, detailing their history and current social debates. The book discusses the historical oppression faced by the Romani people, including restrictions on their clothing, language, and livelihoods, as well as significant events like the Gran Redada in 1749, which targeted all Romani individuals in Spain.

The establishment of Son Banya, a settlement for Romani people in the 1960s, is highlighted as a failed urban planning initiative that has become a stigma for the Romani community, exacerbated by issues like drug problems and illegal constructions.

]]> 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.

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