Gypsies are a unique people, representatives of which are scattered all over the planet. While absorbing various elements of the culture of those countries and regions in which by the will of fate they found themselves, the Roma, nevertheless, honor and preserve their own age-old traditions.
Instructions
Step 1
According to historians, the Gypsies left the territory of India many centuries ago, after which they were scattered all over the world. It is difficult to find a country where the "Roma" would not have set foot - this is how the Gypsies themselves call their fellow tribesmen. The uniqueness of this people lies, in particular, in the fact that, while preserving their traditions, they do not remain indifferent to the influence of other cultures.
Step 2
Among today's Roma, two main groups can be distinguished - nomads and those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. A nomadic life, when a camp, sometimes consisting of hundreds of gypsies, including young children, women and old people, is still found both in Russia and around the world. Often, Roma from poorer regions go abroad, choosing big cities, hoping to earn money there. Unfortunately, the level of education among Roma youth and children is still far from the norm. Therefore, most of the nomadic gypsies camp, as a rule, expect to earn money by begging, fortune telling and fraud on the streets of megacities.
Step 3
In a number of European cities, following a relevant decision by local authorities, Roma were evicted to certain areas. And the camps, which from time to time appear in parks and squares of large cities, often cause fierce disapproval among local residents. Roma are accused of parasitism, unwillingness to work, inclination to various kinds of crime, etc.
Step 4
Wandering gypsies choose the outskirts of cities and forests for stops. On the territory of Russia, according to official statistics, camps are periodically revealed, setting up tent camps. In order to create a temporary dwelling in the forest, the Roma use a wide variety of materials - plywood, cardboard, polyethylene, etc. Unfortunately, not only the gypsies of the camp live in such primitive conditions. For example, on the outskirts of Belgrade, Serbian Gypsies have created a whole city, the houses of which are created from what came to hand.
Step 5
Among the Gypsies today there are both poor, barely wealthy representatives (for example, immigrants from Central Asia, who are engaged in begging in Russia), and very rich. The sedentary Roma diaspora tend to pursue a luxurious lifestyle. Magnificent stone and brick houses, lined with expensive furniture, paintings in gilded frames, an abundance of colorful carpets and marble staircases - this is not a complete list of the "attributes" of such mansions.
Step 6
One or several families can live in Roma houses. Among the traditions inherent in this people, a special place is occupied by the respect of young people for the older generation. Elderly men and women enjoy indisputable authority with other family members. At weddings and other celebrations accompanied by a feast, the oldest guests must be seated in the most honorable places.
