Romani people in Poland

rdf:langString Romani people in Poland

rdf:langString census

rdf:langString Małopolskie, Dolnośląskie, Mazowieckie, Warsaw, Poznań, Wrocław, Łódź, Kraków, Mielec, Puławy and Nowa Dęba regions.

rdf:langString Approx. 50,000

rdf:langString The Romani people, also known as the Roma, qualify as an ethnic minority group in Poland of Indo-Aryan origins. The Council of Europe regards the endonym "Roma" more appropriate when referencing the people, and "Romani" when referencing cultural characteristics. The term Cyganie is considered an exonym in Poland. Major Roma subgroups in Poland include: the Polska, Kalderash, Lovari and Bergitka Roma, Polska Roma are the largest subgroup. The recorded history of the Romani people in Poland dates to the 15th century. As per historical linguistic evidence, the Roma likely arrived in present-day Poland between 1400 and 1500. Further evidence exhibits the Roma's persecution during the Holocaust, and subsequent alienation during the communist era in Poland. The post-communist era brought about societal and economic developments for the Roma. The Romani language is composed of several dialects, influenced by Slavic languages. Rituals followed, such as the "Romani Caravan of Memory", pertain to the Roma's history in Poland. There is also a significant local adherence to a culturally influenced Roman Catholicism. Compiled evidence shows that the Roma experience difficulties and successes in acquiring quality housing in Poland. Roma children are also reported to be enrolled in school, with some requiring ‘special-needs’ assistance. Roma continue to experience tensions such as high unemployment rates, forced evictions, violence and societal ostracisation.

rdf:langString Indo-Aryan origins

rdf:langString Baltic Romas