History in Hungary

Communities

A long, complex history of settlement and contribution.

Communities
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Roma have lived in the Kingdom of Hungary since the late Middle Ages, forming one of the country’s oldest minorities. Their history includes both deep cultural contribution and periods of forced assimilation and discrimination.

Today Hungary is home to one of Europe’s largest Roma communities.

Sources & further reading: Wikipedia (Romani people in Hungary) and Magyar Wikipédia.

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