Register for the Romani Language and Culture workshop for Civil Society
We are delighted to invite you for a unique Romani Language and Culture workshop tailored for civil society organisations working with Roma communities or those genuinely curious about this minority and our language.
Event Details:
📅 Date: 6 December 2023
🕒 Time: 9.30-12.00
📍 Location: Mundo Matonge, Fairtrade Room
Workshop Highlights:
The Romani Language and Culture workshop provides a neutral space for attendees to gain a profound understanding of the controversies stemming from centuries of misinformation about Romani people. Through this experience, participants will delve into the intricacies of Romani culture, exploring the development of caste and group identities among Romani speakers. These identities are expressed through internal variants using Romani terms and external variants attributed by outsiders, often related to the word ‘Gypsy.’
During the workshop, participants will unravel the origins, meanings, and implications of these expressions in the daily lives of Romani speakers across various regions. The sessions will also shed light on the undocumented Romani customary law.
Key Workshop Components:
- Romani language and its dialects
- Culturally important rules and language formulas for engaging with the Romani community
- Unscripted Roma customary law
- Compelling stories from Juice Vamosi, a Romani language consultant with over 33 years of experience
Why Attend:
- 📚 Better understanding of Roma and their various groups.
- 🌍 Explore the history of Roma through language.
- 🤲 Insight into Romani perceptions of life through Romani Law – Pachiv.
- 🌏 Understand interlinkages between Romani language and history.
- 👀 Gain a clear perception of how outsiders view Romani speakers.
- 🤝 Overview of the common cultural heritage shared by Romani speakers.
We believe your participation in this workshop will foster mutual understanding and cultural appreciation.
The amount of places for this workshop is very limited. To secure your spot, please kindly fill in this registration form below and we will get back to you.
We look forward to your presence at this enlightening workshop.