Romani Culture
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
ROMANI/GYPSY CULTURE
KATIE CLANCY
Spiritual Beliefs
- The Romani do not have one specific religion associated with them.
- In the past they did not follow any religion.
- Today, they usually adapt to the religion of the area they are living in.
- They sometimes refer to themselves as "many stars scattered in the sight of God."
Dress
Will wear gold jewelry and headdresses to symbolize prosperity and generosity.
Language
- All Romani people speak Rromanës which is the Romani Language
- Romanës is related to the northern Indian dialect, Punjab.
FAMILY
- Romanians place a lot of value on extended family.
- Multiple generations usually live together in one place, or near eachother.
GENDER ROLES
- Women- preparing food, cleaning , women in traditional Roma communities will do fortune telling and begging.
- Men- production of tools, baskets, and copperware that get sold to costumers, men have more specialized jobs such as trading and construction.
- Both men and women take care of the children
SOCIAL ORGANIZATION
- There are subgroups within each group which they call nations.
- The family is the smallest permanent unit.
- There are also temporary groups that travel together which are called kumpaniia or vortachiia.
CULTURE AND TRADITION
- Showing wealth and generosity is a big part of the Romani culture.
- There are rules regarding purity, cleanliness, and respect.
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PROPERTY
- Back in the day, gypsies were big on traveling from place to place in wagons.
- People might still refer to Romani people as travelers, but now they use cars and RV's.
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LAWS
- General laws
- Purity laws- the waist down is said to be unclean
- Reproduction laws- There are very struck rules regarding pregnancy. A pregnant woman should eat alone and only cook using her own pots. The clothing that she wore while pregnant should be destroyed after.
EDUCATION
- Education is joy such a big deal in Romani communities.
- Many times children learn by participating in family activities, including economic.
- In most communities, it is now required that children go to school at a young age.
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RELATIONSHIPS
- Romani communities are usually non self sufficient.
- This means that they have to have relationships with ears to trade and buy with.
MARRIAGE
- Romani usually marry young, some only in their teens.
- The mans parents will often choose a wife for their son.
- Gypsy weddings are usually very extravagant.
- There is a show on TLC called My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding.
HOLIDAYS
- Romanians celebrate some holidays based on where they live.
- The Vlach Rom celebrate Christmas and Easter with feasts.
- In Romania, there are holidays that celebrate the emancipation of Roma slaves.
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FOOD
- Romani food has been called "the little know soul food."
- Love of pepper and bread
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ART
- Romani people are very crafty.
- Tools and baskets can be made by hand.
MUSIC
- Music is a big part of their lives.
- Their music has a wide variety of styles.
- It has influenced different types of music such as jazz and flamenco.
LIFE
- They face some discrimination.
- Thought to be free spirited
- Live a simple, happy life.
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DEATH
- Many superstitions
- Believe illness isn't just a concern of an individual.
- Large gatherings
- They burn the dead persons belongings so that no spirits will haunt them.
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