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Why do we need Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month?
Background to the Event
Britain’s 300,000 Gypsies, Roma and Travellers have lived, worked and travelled throughout Britain for over 500 years, yet have been almost entirely written out of British history.
Go to most museums, libraries and schools and nothing about GRT history and culture is kept or taught. The result is a widespread ignorance, which sometimes turns to hatred, fear and misunderstanding. In schools, children learn more about the Romans, Vikings or even fairies than they do about Travellers and what they have contributed.
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller history month aims to change that.
If people do not realise that Travellers were an important part of Britain’s past, they will never accept Travellers as having a place in Britain’s future.
Getting Involved
GRTHM celebrates Gypsy, Roma and Traveller culture and history by tackling the negative stereotyping and prejudices that have led to this situation.
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller history month is a partnership between Traveller communities and those in local and central government who want to help.
If you can sing, dance, carve, tell stories, read poems, play the spoons, show off your old wagon or horses, or share your past in any way contact your regional organiser and help put on an event or join in with another in your area.
For more information on how to get involved you'll find advice on the History Month website.
Local Events
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June 6-28
International Roma artist, Ferdinand Koci Exhibition.
June 13 to 21
Baro Ziro (Big Time)
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Arts Festival.
June 18th
Bradford Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month Celebration
Featuring rare local Gypsy photographs, wagons, stalls, crafts, music and dance.
June 22,23, 26
GRTHM Arts week for schools
Featuring Gypsy, Roma and Traveller artists, musicians and storytellers.
June 24
GRT Achievement and Storytelling Awards Ceremony.
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