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The first World Romani Congress

Roma people from all over Europe met in England in 1971. The Roma, who migrated from India over a thousand years ago, were often called gypsies and many led a travelling life.

Roma people from all over Europe met in England for a conference in 1971. The Roma, who migrated from India over a thousand years ago, often used to be called gypsies. Many Roma led a travelling life, moving from place to place doing seasonal work. They suffered persecution and prejudice for centuries, and many died in the Holocaust during World War Two. But their common language and culture brought them together. Claire Bowes has been speaking to Grattan Puxon who organised the Congress.
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