In Britain, many Roma proudly identify as "Gypsies", [117] and, as part of the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller grouping, this is the name used to describe all para-Romani groups in official …

He is accredited with being the pioneer of sinti jazz and music in Germany and directly or indirectly inspired many of the succeeding generation of gypsy jazz players in that country, as …

Jan 7, 2021 · Colloquially, and rather insultingly, known as 'gypsies', the history and culture of the Romani people is surrounded by stereotypes and misnomers, none more damningly pervasive …

Nov 9, 2022 · The Roma, or the Romani, generally referred to as gypsies (despite being considered a pejorative term), are a diverse group of traditionally nomadic people originating …

Jun 4, 2014 · There are an estimated 12 million Romani – better known as Gypsies – living worldwide. Most of them (8-10 million) live in Europe, making them the continent’s largest …

Jun 16, 2024 · In the UK, the term “Gypsy” refers to English Gypsies, Scottish Gypsies or Travellers, Welsh Gypsies, and other Romany people. Irish Travellers have specific Irish roots, …

Apr 3, 2023 · Are Romani and Gypsy the same? 'Romani' and 'Roma' are the most widely accepted umbrella terms for groups who speak or historically spoke Romani and have a …

Mar 1, 2024 · Historically, in nearly every country where the Roma have lived, they have also been referred to as gypsies, a derogatory term used to describe an ethnic group that has …

In the summer 2023 DfE data, there were around 1,400 Gypsy/ Roma pupils and 190 Travellers of Irish Heritage at the end of key stage four, out of around 607,000 pupils overall. [ 149 ] For …

Encampment of Gypsies with Caravans by Vincent van Gogh (1888). A Romani settlement/camp in a park in Stockholm (1931). Three Finnish Romani women in Helsinki, Finland (1930s). …