Do you know how many Roma People are around the world?
Q. Do you know how many Roma People are around the world?
Asked by Boris C - Fri Jul 25 14:04:26 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. According to wikipedia there are about 15 million of them worldwide.
Answered by butterflyonocean - Sat Jul 26 16:27:14 2008

Do the Roma (Gypsy) people have a "homeland" like the Jews or Armenians or other ethnic groups?
Q. Like, are the Roma people nomadic because they like that lifestyle? Or are they eventually trying to get somewhere geographically?
Asked by Samian's Twelfth Account - Sat Jul 11 22:18:30 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Thank you or using the proper term! *blows kiss* No, they are not trying to get anywhere geographically. Genetically, we're from the Indian subcontinent, but there is no 'promised land,' or anything like that. By and large the culture is simply nomadic. It isn't so much that they like the lifestyle, so much as settling down in one place makes it harder to keep marime law about not marrying out, and what is and is not allowed in the home, and such. settling also goes against the nature. Most often compare it to water. If Rom stay in one place, they believe the spirit and the energy goes stagnant and causes disease and problems. Also, because the culture and laws are so different it fosters persecution. There are Roma who settle down, but… [cont.]
Answered by Aingeal - Sun Jul 12 01:28:50 2009

Where can I find info on gypsy/roma people in Morocco?
Q. If you know where I can, or if you know anything, let me know. Thanks!
Asked by Jessica L - Mon Apr 28 16:19:19 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Oh, that's a very interesting question and I honestly don't know. Here's a website that talks about Gypsies in Spain and Morocco is mentioned but that's all that I could really find. Sorry.
Answered by catty2795 - Mon Apr 28 16:30:41 2008

why are many roma people in romania, bulgaria and turkey if the origin of them is in india and pakistan?
Q. the origin of roma people is in the north of india and pakistan but there are 2.000.000 of gypsies in turkey 800.000 in romania 500.000 in bulgaria why? (these countries are thenations with more roma people in the world)
Asked by ADASDASD - Fri Aug 8 02:19:21 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Because hundreds of years ago there was a gradual migration of these peoples towards the West. Just as migration of other peoples occurred in other countries eg Slavs moved from Russia and populated the Balkans; Germans and Danes migrated to England. Over the history of humankind, just about every country in the world has accommodated a mass migration of people of different nationalities.
Answered by zafir - Fri Aug 8 04:04:26 2008

Why do people think Roma are the same as Irish travellers?
Q. We too entirely separate groups.
Asked by The people - Tue May 12 10:11:43 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Whats with all the questions about gypsies ?
Answered by Snakeman ! - Tue May 12 10:44:09 2009

what do you think about all the countries with ROMA PEOPLE?
Q. now, I will leave you the link
Asked by Fahruidin - Sat Sep 20 13:23:11 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Are you seriously expecting someone to give you their opinion about every country on this list?... or do you mean something else e.g. what do you think about the fact that Roma people are present in so many questions. It is not clear from your question what exactly you want to know. If it is the former, well then I pass... it would take forever to answer!
Answered by bl bl - Mon Sep 22 03:43:39 2008

Where are the Roma people from who now live in the UK some of who sell the Big Issue?
Q. Roma=gypsy
Asked by Canchito - Wed Apr 8 19:09:11 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They are from Narnia
Answered by Zebraman II - Wed Apr 8 21:22:42 2009

Why do some people find it absolutely necessary to trash other people's customs? Say the Roma people...?
Q. I find the fact that some people slander other people's names and customs and then go on, all whoop-dee-doo. It is absolutely revolting! Like how some people just murder the Roma (or gypsy) way of life, by saying rude, slanderous, and spiteful things, just from a bad personal experiance, or a friend of a friend's sister's cousin's aunt's bad experiance. Ever heard of that game Telephone? How one person starts at one oend, whisper a simple phrase to someone, and it passes down the line, and how there's that ONE person who completely switches it around? Well, that's Life. Yay. I have an idea! Why don't you just politely refuse and go about your day if a Roma wants to do a job for you. And you know- not ALL of them are like that. I know! It's… [cont.]
Asked by Marilyn M - Sat May 3 11:46:17 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I hear ya!!! As long as nobody is hurting anything or bothering you what is the differance how they live their life.
Answered by Right Wing Extremist - Sat May 3 11:57:29 2008

Why Roma people treated like trash in Europe? and Europeans claim they are civilized people of equality?
Q. Why Roma people treated like trash in Europe? and Europeans claim they are civilized people of equality?
Asked by . - Mon Feb 1 23:22:30 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hello, Gypsies? Because they have had their own culture and identity, kept to themselves and have been free wheeling travelers and over the centuries they got stereotyped and were perceived as thieves, liars, swindlers and social misfits unable or willing to integrate into mainstream society. Sometimes there are those that do a good job in helping to live up to the stereotype hence they are all painted with the same brush. All civilized people still have their prejudices I'm afraid. Cheers, Michael Kelly
Answered by Mike K - Mon Feb 1 23:39:35 2010

Will Roma people be the majority in Hungary, ppplease help?
Q. Need help
Asked by Dylan - Thu Mar 25 18:15:09 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. no
Answered by Hessel - Thu Mar 25 19:08:25 2010

Are Roma people going to be the majority in Hungary?
Q. please help
Asked by Dylan - Mon Jun 21 15:21:00 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's very doubtful that will happen. This is a scare tactic that the Jobbik uses to convince people that the Romas will take over Hungary. They are still a minority in Hungary, but are treated terribly by many Hungarians. It is a shame, I love Hungary, and I have spent a lot of my life there, but the treatment of Romas in Hungary is a dark patch.
Answered by somebody - Fri Jun 25 00:52:44 2010

I need a legitimate source to answer why people climb the stairs on their knees at the Santa Maria Aracoeli?
Q. It's a church in Roma! People climb the 124 steps on their knees in order to absolve their sins. I need to know where this tradtion comes from WITH a legitimate source. bla. Been searching for forever! Hopefully someone can help. Thank you!
Asked by kristin - Sat Aug 14 22:53:32 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

Why is the Roma community being persecuted?
Q. i have to discuss this in a project. specifically, why does the italian gov. want to get rid of the roma people?
Asked by smilelikeyoumeanit - Tue Mar 24 19:44:28 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Because they tend to be lawless, which raises the question, as to whether or not they have a conscience...
Answered by zulubravo - Wed Mar 25 03:01:26 2009

is it popular for the roma people in eastern europe have curly hair?
Q. is it popular for the roma people in eastern europe have curly hair?
Asked by jonathanmusty - Sun Jul 9 07:31:09 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. only if they eat all their crusts up!
Answered by Garry H - Thu Jul 13 06:55:03 2006

So are all the English people supporting Manchester United against Roma tommorow?
Q. I hope you all are. You should all put club rivalries aside. Just think of it as The Premiership vs Serie A! Thank You :) @Azzuri Man Don't bet on it! :) Yeah of course maybe I'm supporting Chelsea. @Azzuri Man Its a different ball game and you know it Yeah I'll side with Chelsea and Arsenal. Sorry scousers :)
Asked by ABCDE - Mon Mar 31 12:37:55 2008 - - 22 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As an arsenal fan, it's pretty obvious that I don't support you in the premiere league. But in these circumstances, whenever there is an english team vs a different euro team(or any other country) I always go for the english team because they are representing here, England, and I like it when any premiere league team promote us as much as they can. Btw, that does mean if you yourself aren't a bitter rivalrist( if thats a word) than you shall be supporting Chelsea too, isn't that right?
Answered by Crystal4Eva - Mon Mar 31 14:21:09 2008

Do you know something about Roma(Gypsy) people?
Q. Are they from India or Egypt? Why they have givness for dance, music and have beutiful songs? Why every country in Europe has Roma minority, only Greece and Albania haven't one? Plese only serious answers , people who are Hisorians or Antopologist. Yes dear Serndipity, they are very fast in hands, but if society give thise people more rights, they will use this givnes for beter thing, not for steal.
Asked by Denicia - Fri Sep 14 05:33:29 2007 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. They are physically lovely people, but in trips to Rome, I found them to be among the most clever thieves and pickpockets. I guess this comes from lives of desperation, but it's a little strange to see a mother begging for food, and then see her two small children run, unattended down the street and return with ice cream. Many will use their children for a ploy, teaching them early own a life of begging or stealing. What this must do to a child's self esteem!
Answered by Serendipity - Fri Sep 14 07:08:46 2007

Can somebody refer me to a good book to read,regarding the history and origins of gypsy people or called Roma.
Q. Can somebody refer me to a good book to read,regarding the history and origins of gypsy people or called Roma.
Asked by ssharma - Fri Jan 11 01:06:20 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. ian hancock is a great gypsy historian. his books are good.
Answered by sounditout - Fri Jan 11 11:31:52 2008

why are people so scared of roma/gypsy people. Is it because they don't trust us or we don't understand them.?
Q. why are people so scared of roma/gypsy people. Is it because they don't trust us or we don't understand them.?
Asked by answers - Wed Oct 8 19:50:22 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Both. The Romany peoples of Europe have been treated very badly for centuries. In times past it was perfectly legal to hunt them, rape their women, confiscate their children or lynch them without reason. In fact it was even written into the statutes of some countries. Why? Because they were 'different' ...that's all. In England, when the Romany's first arrived, around the Tudor times, they were called 'Egyptians' as they were dark skinned, spoke in their own language and were not Christians. That is where the name 'Gypsy' derives from by the way. The Church was instrumental in making people believe they were evil, Satan worshipping, Christian eating heathens. They were banished from many towns as the skills they had were far greater than… [cont.]
Answered by Mrs Tiggywinkle - Thu Oct 9 04:04:33 2008

who are the roma people in france?
Q. who are the roma people in france?
Asked by Teddy - Tue Aug 17 12:01:51 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They are a part of the Romani ethnic group descended from Indians that came to Europe centuries ago. They are often referred to as gypsies, and are traditionally thought to be going round from one place to another in caravans though many of them have actually settled in one place. In France there are two kinds, those that have been around for many years, often breed horses or have jobs in the countryside and go to the annual pilgrimages to Saint Sarah at Saintes Marie de la Mer, but more recently, since the frontiers have been opened to Eastern Europeans because their country has been admitted into the EU, many have come to France and other Western EU countries and beg and steal in tourist spots, or commit petty crimes. Some are… [cont.]
Answered by WISE OWL - Tue Aug 17 12:33:56 2010

How aware are people of this social group?
Q. How aware are people of the existence of lifestyle travelers. I'm not talking about Roma people, I'm talking about these: They are not much talked about and it seems that people think that this type of lifestyle is confined to tribes from the third world and are not aware that 'civilized' people choose this lifestyle AGAIN: I'm not referring to gypsies or bums
Asked by flying traveler - Tue Nov 4 17:42:09 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I used to read the online diary of one. He would eat from trash cans, sleep on friend's couches, and planned to buy himself a piece fo land and I'm not sure if he was going to try and be self sufficient or just use part time or what but he did buy that land, I think.they're okay. When they choose the lifestyle I just hope they know what they are getting into, that's all. I also loved how Irish and Scottish travelers, tramps, hobos, vagrants, and circus people all went under the same category. :)
Answered by The Confounded Gypsy - Tue Nov 4 17:57:06 2008