Across Roma communities, the rituals of birth, coming of age, marriage and death carry deep meaning, often blending the traditions of the surrounding society with distinctively Roma practices and codes of conduct.
Ideas of respect, honour and ritual cleanliness shape these customs in many groups, though they vary widely between communities and regions.
Sources & further reading: Council of Europe Roma culture factsheets and Wikipedia.
Gallery
16 openly-licensed images
Images via Wikimedia Commons — openly licensed (CC / public domain). Click any image to view full-size; source & licence shown below.
Be part of the network
Join as an artist, post a talent request, or explore the community.