Sastimos!
Welcome to Gypsy Trading Post
We
are a traveling band of gypsies coming to a faire near you to
bring you exotic goods and hand-made crafts.
Fortune
told? We gypsies
have always been noted for our psychic abilities and our uncanny
knowledge of things to come.
Step
inside our tent and see what we have waiting for you!
The Romani People
The gypsy people are called the Roma or Romani, among many other names. "Gypsy" is a gadgie (non-gypsy) name (comes from a misidentification as "Egyptians"), and today is considered derogatory. The Romani are an ethnic minority, whose differences from Western culture have made them a target for persecution and oppression for centuries. They have been misunderstood, feared, blamed, tortured, killed--and often their only crime was stealing food. Because of this, they are a people that have largely tried to blend in or keep to themselves over the years. As a result, little is known about their history or way of life.It is believed the Romani originally came from India, as far back as a thousand years ago, when a religion-driven invasion occurred. They lived nomadic lifestyles--they had no home, no place to go. They traveled by horses and caravans in a kumpania, a band of multiple families.
Today, Romani culture is diverse. There are Romani people and tribes around the world. Not all of them travel. Each have their own traditions, customs, and dialects of the Romani language. As they have throughout history, they value freedom and family life.
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