Romani culture

Clockwise: Romani musicians in North Macedonia (1863), 20th century Romani mansion in Romania, 17th century Romani family in the Spanish Netherlands preparing food in a cauldron

Romani culture encompasses the regional cultures of the Romani people, an Indo-Aryan ethnic group originating in northwest India.[1] These cultures have developed through complex histories of interaction with their surrounding populations.[2][3]

Romani people constitute the largest ethnic minority in Europe.[4] They are believed to have resided in the Balkans since the 9th century, with their subsequent migration to other parts of the continent beginning in the 15th century.[5][6] The Romani people in Europe belong to various sub-ethnic groups such as the Boyash, Kalderash, Kalé, Kaale, Lăutari, Lovari, Manouche, Romanichal, Romanisael, Romungro, Ruska, Sinti and Vlax. Despite a history of persecution in the continent, they have maintained their distinct cultures.[7][8] There is also a significant Romani population in the Americas, stemming from later migrations from Europe.

Romani people place emphasis on the importance of family and traditionally uphold strict moral values.[9] Traditionally, it was custom among some Roma to maintain a nomadic lifestyle.[10]

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  6. ^ "Migration Overview". rroma.org. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  7. ^ Wiley, Eric (June 2005). "Romani Performance and Heritage Tourism: The Pilgrimage of the Gypsies at Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer". TDR/The Drama Review. 49 (2): 135–158. doi:10.1162/1054204053971126. JSTOR 4488646. S2CID 57561829.
  8. ^ Berthier, Jean-Charles (1979). "The Socialization of the Gypsy Child". International Social Science Journal. 31 (3): 376–392.
  9. ^ Cunneen, Chris; Deckert, Antje; Porter, Amanda; Tauri, Juan; Webb, Robert (3 July 2023). The Routledge International Handbook on Decolonizing Justice. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781000904048.
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