Traditions

Celebrations

Weddings, baptisms and feast days — life marked with music and food.

Celebrations
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Roma celebrations are large, generous and central to community life. Weddings in particular can last for days and bring extended families together with music, dance and abundant food, reaffirming bonds across the diaspora.

These gatherings are also where traditions are transmitted — children absorb song, dance and custom simply by taking part.

Sources & further reading: RomArchive and the Council of Europe Roma culture factsheets.

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