1. GYPSIES IN EUROPE Mateja Ažman in Katja Žemva

2. Taj Butendar zumadi Haj Phrala haj romale! Tried out by many. Brother, Gypsies!

3. Roma are also known as the Gypsies, Rom, Rroma, Cigano, Tsigani… 12 M all over the world – the miority in the Eastern Europe (Romunia, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Serbia…)

4. History 10th centuries: the Roma migrated from Hindustan to Eastern Europe, 14th centuries: half of the Roma in Europe were enslaved, 14 - 15th centuries: they drifted into Western Europe, 19th centuries: Romani slewery was abolished,

5. 19 - 20th centuries: some emigrated from Europe to the US and Canada, 1941: Nazi Holocaust – they were declared to be “subhumans” (kill all Jews, Gypsies and mental patiens) ↓ Today they are prime target of neo- Nazis and skinheads.

6. DISCRIMINATION IS STILL GOING ON …

7. Gypsies kids are made to sit in the back rows or sent to special – education classes, They continued to be viewed as criminals, Their fundamental rights are abused, ↓ Discrimination against Roma in employment, education, health care ↓ NEGATIVE STEREOTYPES ↓ THE MOST DEPRIVED ETHNIC GROUPS OF EUROPE

8. Religion Goddess KALI Symbol – triangle Christians, Islam They belive in a reincarnation

9. Tradicional beliefs and customs The existence of Del (God), The existence of beng (Satan), The existence of bibaxt (bad luck), The existence of mulo (supernatural spirits or ghosts).

10. A pregnant woman is considered unclean A Roma typically has three names (the first is known only by the mother) Pre-maritar sex is strongly forbidden Drabardi – a woman who practice fortune telling