Traditions – rroma.org https://rroma.org Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:15:12 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Traditions – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Cooking Competition https://rroma.org/cooking-competition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cooking-competition Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:15:12 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35220 A team from ÁGOTA Community participated in the Kivilágos Kivirradtig Festival cooking competition, showcasing traditional Roma dishes and winning a silver award.

The event highlighted the importance of community and mentorship for young people living in residential homes, with a focus on shared experiences and cultural pride.

The festival served as a platform for young talents, like 18-year-old Nikólasz, who is training to be a chef and actively contributes to the community through cooking.

]]> So Vakeres? https://rroma.org/so-vakeres-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=so-vakeres-2 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:15:51 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35138 The Romani show “So vakeres – Kaj govoriš?” airs twice a month and is produced by Romani journalists in Serbia.

Approximately 500,000 Roma live unofficially in Serbia, striving for greater equality through various organizations and media.

The international project “Roma Soul Food” preserves Romani memories and stories through culinary traditions, including a cooking competition for traditional Romani dishes, which symbolizes the activation and integration of Roma into society.

]]> Arranged Marriages https://rroma.org/arranged-marriages-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arranged-marriages-2 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:52:42 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35081 Dorin Cioabă, a representative of the Roma community, expressed outrage over a new Romanian law that could imprison parents who arrange marriages for minors.

He argues that the law fails to distinguish between forced marriages and consensual relationships among adolescents, which could lead to unnecessary legal consequences.

The law, recently passed by the Romanian Parliament, imposes prison sentences of 2 to 7 years for forced marriages involving minors under 16, aiming to protect young individuals from coercion.

]]> Early Marriages https://rroma.org/early-marriages/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=early-marriages Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:51:37 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35075 Rena Dourou, head of SYRIZA-PS, labeled early marriages among Roma women as a form of gender-based violence during a presentation of a European project aimed at addressing this issue.

She emphasized the dual struggle for bodily autonomy and a dignified life faced by young Roma women, criticizing the societal acceptance of early marriages as a taboo that hinders their dreams.

Dourou highlighted the importance of local government in combating exclusion and mentioned the initiatives taken by the Attica region against anti-Roma sentiment, while honoring the late Deputy Regional Governor for his contributions to Roma solidarity.

]]> Blacksmith https://rroma.org/blacksmith/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blacksmith Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:17:05 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35026 La Bârca is home to a vibrant Roma community, with nea Ilie, a blacksmith, being a prominent figure.

Nea Ilie is recognized as the best blacksmith in Oltenia.

The story of the blacksmith from Bârca will be featured on TVR Craiova.

https://youtu.be/yg16-xRlFAA

]]> Forced Mariage https://rroma.org/forced-mariage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forced-mariage Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:57:42 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34972 The Romanian House of Representatives approved a bill to criminalize forced marriage, with specific penalties for cases involving minors and a media campaign to raise awareness.

The Roma community has expressed concerns that the law threatens their traditions and identity, while advocacy groups for Roma women support the initiative as a step towards protecting children from abuse.

The bill aims to shift societal perceptions of forced marriage from a private issue to a public concern, emphasizing that marriage should only occur with free consent.

]]> Burial Customs https://rroma.org/burial-customs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=burial-customs Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:04:12 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34862 The event “I Will Meet You with God, My Brother” showcased Roma burial customs, featuring a presentation by teacher and Romni Nikoletta Nagy on the significance of mourning rituals in the Roma community.

Nagy emphasized the importance of understanding these traditions, which reflect deep community ties and the role of family, faith, and memory in honoring the deceased.

The presentation highlighted that Roma funeral practices are not merely extravagant but are rooted in community identity and shared experiences of grief and remembrance.

]]> Mythology … https://rroma.org/mythology-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mythology-2 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:03:02 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34810 According to the article, in Romani culture, women’s skirts held significant power, capable of shaming men for life with just a touch, rooted in complex ideas of purity and impurity. So far so good.

The article continues by stating that female infidelity was punishable by death, while male infidelity faced milder consequences, leading women to use the ‘impurity’ of their skirts as a means of revenge against unfaithful husbands. This is total nonsense. No death penalties are ever recorded in traxditional tribunals (except in a few cases for collaborators after the war.

The next statement is also a misinterpretation. The tradition of using skirts as a form of punishment highlights a paradox where women, despite being seen as ritually impure, wielded a powerful tool against male infidelity, reflecting resilience within patriarchal constraints. Women are not ritually impure, only during menses. And this has nothing to do on male infidelity …

]]> Corsa degli Zingari https://rroma.org/corsa-degli-zingari/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=corsa-degli-zingari Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:53:22 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33584 The ‘Corsa degli Zingari’ is an ancient tradition in Abruzzo, characterized by elements of faith, devotion, and competition, officially presented for the 2026 edition scheduled for September 6 in Pacentro.

The event, dedicated to the worship of the Madonna di Loreto, attracts many participants who run barefoot through challenging terrain, showcasing the blend of sacred and profane elements in the culture.

Local officials emphasize the event’s growing international recognition and its role in promoting tourism and cultural heritage in the region.

]]> Arranged Marriages https://rroma.org/arranged-marriages/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arranged-marriages Tue, 05 May 2026 15:44:23 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32465 An article on the still existing practice of arranges marrianges among Roma in Montenegro. Apparently, 17 cases of human trafficking were recorded in this context between 2020 and 2026 by the police.

The tradition of paying for the bride only exists among Vlach Roma and is probably due to the prevalence of slavery agianst Roma in Romanian lands. The owner of the bride had to be compensated.

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