Search results
The Gypsy Lore Society, an international association of persons interested in Gypsy and Traveler Studies, was founded in Great Britain in 1888. Since 1989 it has been headquartered in the United States.
- Calendar
The Gypsy Lore Society. Home. Latest News. Annual Meeting....
- Romani Studies
Founded in 1888, the Journal of the Gypsy Lore Society was...
- The Gypsy Lore Society
Past editors of the Newsletter of the Gypsy Lore Society....
- Books
The volume includes an introduction to Gypsies and Travelers...
- Weybright Archives
The Gypsy Lore Society Victor Weybright Archives of Gypsy...
- Annual Meeting
Gypsy Lore Society conferences are among the most...
- Additional Resources
The Gypsy Lore Society. Home. Latest News. Annual Meeting....
- News and Announcements
Caveat: Here you will find items that may be of interest to...
- Calendar
Romani folklore encompasses the folktales, myths, oral traditions, and legends of the Romani people. The Romani were nomadic when they departed India during the Middle Ages. They migrated widely, particularly to Europe, while other groups stayed and became sedentary.
Gypsies have a diverse range of religious beliefs, with some practicing Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, or traditional Romani spirituality. Their beliefs are often deeply rooted in superstition and folklore. They believe in the power of nature, and many of their traditions revolve around natural elements such as fire, water, and earth.
Gypsy/Rom History In the US. The Rom arrived in the United States and Canada from Serbia, Russia, and Austria-Hungary beginning in the 1880s, as part of the larger wave of immigration from southern and eastern Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
30 sty 2021 · Meanwhile, lăutari accustomed to presenting their music as Romanian folklore were forced to adapt to a changing market. Marian Mirea: In the early 90s I was touring Europe with Gheorghe Zamfir’s orchestra playing Romanian folk music, and this band [Taraf de Haïdouks] came representing Gypsy music.
Common myths about Romania—like it being dangerous or overrun by gypsies—are unfounded. Romania is generally safe, and the Roma people make up only about 3% of the population. The notion of Romania being “dirt cheap” is a misconception. Prices are similar to other Western European countries like Spain and Portugal.
28 wrz 2024 · Gypsy Lore Society conferences are among the most significant annual scholarly events devoted to Romani Studies worldwide. Each year the event takes place in a different country, and is organised by the Gypsy Lore Society in cooperation with local academic institutions.
