Romany featuresYou are in: Kent > Romany Roots > Features  Watch a film produced by Romany pupils from Angley School in Cranbrook about Rom life now and then.  New youth clubs are just one example of projects aimed at teaching Romany kids about their culture. Simon Evans has reviewed books by local Romany authors. If you know a good book tell us about it.  Did you know that many everyday words in English come from the Romany language? But which ones? Uncover the sanskrit origin of Romany words. What does 'Dick here chavvie' mean? Student Heather Walczuk writes about the plight of Roma communities in Europe. A Gypsy without a horse is not a Gypsy. This ancient and rich link survives to the present day... Romany Gypsies tell of the prejudice they face just going about their everyday lives.  Bob Lovell, A Rom in New Zealand, has produced a CD to help keep the Romani language alive. You are in: Kent > Romany Roots > Features |
