a gypsy is a person who travels around the world alot. some DUMB people say that GYPSY'S no longer excist but that is not true i am a gypsy! and my gypsy culture is; when a boy and a girl wan to get married the boy has to pay money for the girl. Gypsy women can only wear pants in front of their husbands and moms. It is very disrespectful to wear those things in front of someone else. We alwats have to wear are hair up. Well that's all u Gajos need to now about us!
'Romani,' or 'Romany's is the real name for the culture of people known as 'Gypsies.'
Museum of Romani Culture was created in 1991.
The preferred term is Romani. It is important to use this term to respect the identity and culture of the Romani people.
Most fortune tellers are either Romani or inspired by Romani culture.
The Romani people in Italy speak Italian and Romani.
The Roma and Romani are essentially the same group of people. "Roma" is the plural form of "Rom" and is commonly used to refer to the ethnic group as a whole, while "Romani" is an adjective used to describe anything related to the Roma people. So, the Roma are the people, and Romani is the adjective used to describe their culture, language, etc.
Yes, there are Black people who identify as Roma or have connections to Romani culture. The Romani people are a diverse ethnic group with origins in South Asia who have spread throughout the world, including to the Americas and Africa. So, there are Black individuals who may consider themselves part of the Romani community.
The term "gypsy" comes from the misconception that the Romani people came from Egypt, which is not the case. It is considered a derogatory term because it perpetuates stereotypes and inaccuracies about the Romani culture. It is more respectful to refer to them as Romani or Roma.
Flag of the Romani people was created in 1933.
Race and ethnicity are different concepts. "Gypsy" is a term used historically to refer to the Romani people, who have their own distinct ethnicity and culture. Black individuals can be part of the Romani community, but being Romani is not synonymous with being black.
The term "Romani" or "Roma" is often used to refer to the ethnic group historically known as "gypsies." It is important to use these terms with sensitivity and respect for the culture and identity of the Romani people.
The term "gadje" is often used by some Romani people to refer to non-Romani people.