In the latest “Herito”, we look at the history of the Roma, but above all at their present, and especially at how “Romaness” in its broadest sense manifests itself in the architecture, culture and art of our part of the world.
The Roma are an ethnic minority uniquely burdened with stereotypes, which can be seen, for example, in ingrained Polish sayings and phrases. The situation is similar in other Central European countries, where Roma people encounter various forms of racism and exclusion.
Although the Roma are not a homogeneous group, as they are not united by language, common statehood or culture, a Roma awakening is underway. Artists and scholars of Roma origin are becoming more and more visible, and the effects of their work are being noticedand appreciated, as evidenced, for example, by the success of Małgorzata Mirga‑Tas.
Content
Editorial
The Tale of the Bad Gypsy and the Good Bear. Joanna Talewicz interviewed by Przemysław Witkowski
Anna Mirga‑Kruszelnicka – About Ourselves, by Ourselves
The Largest Minority? Magda Vášáryová interviewed by Łukasz Galusek
Natalia Gancarz – Amaro Bartosz – How Tarnów Became “Romani”
Teri Szűcs – Burial, Inscription, Becoming Visible
Michał Wiśniewski – Kher, that is the House
Bruno Andresoiu – Kastello. Palaces of the Romanian Romani 14 Years Later
How I Became a Partisan. Vera Lacková interviewed by Tereza Simanova
Aleksandra Wojtaszek – I walked, I walked along long roads, I found lucky Roma