A History of the Romani People

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A thousand years ago, a group of people that later became the Romani were drive out of northern India by an invading army. This group then took to traveling the world, adopting words, cultural customs, and religious beliefs from the people they encountered all through their journeys. Little by little, the Romani integrated these new beliefs with their old ways, eventually creating the unique Romani culture known today. Now Hristo Kyuchukov and Ian Hancock give readers the insider’s perspective to this fascinating group of people. The Romani authors give an explanation for why “Gypsy” is a scornful name, and why they prefer to be referred to as Romanies, as they call themselves. They enlighten readers to Romani traditions, such as those surrounding weddings, the arrival of a baby, and the death of a circle of relatives member. Readers learn the way the Romani work to keep their language and traditions alive whilst living in cities and towns just like the remainder of us. With precision and grace, this book gives readers a glimpse into the lives lived by the Romani previously and present, helping us to be aware and appreciate this distinctive culture.

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