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April 8: International Day of Roma
The International Day of Roma is celebrated on April 8 - the day when Roma are reminded of an international meeting of Roma (1971). During the 1960s, a number of Romani organizations were established in France and the United Kingdom. As the number of national Romani organizations grew, there was increased interest in the creation of an international Romany organization. After a number of failed attempts, Roma from a number of European countries met in Orpington, near London, in April 1971.
Gyelem Gyelem
Gypsy - Gyelem Gyelem (Dance Remix)
DJELEM DJELEM - THE ROMANI ANTHEM
Written by Zarko Jovanovic, 1969
Adopted as the official Romani anthem at the
First World Romani Congress in
London, England, April, 8, 1971
English Translation by Ron Lee
I have travelled over long roads
I have met fortunate Roma
I have travelled far and wide
I have met lucky Roma
Oh, Romani adults, Oh Romani youth
Oh, Romani adults, Oh Romani youth
Oh, Roma, from wherever you have come
With your tents along lucky roads
I too once had a large family
But the black legion murdered them
Come with me, Roma of the world
To where the Romani roads have been opened
Now is the time - stand up, Roma,
We shall succeed where we make the effort.
Oh, Roma adults, Oh, Roma youth
Oh, Roma adults, Oh, Roma youth.
