Friends of history. “between culture and counterculture: gypsies in the modern age”
FRIENDS OF HISTORY. “BETWEEN CULTURE AND COUNTERCULTURE: GYPSIES IN THE MODERN AGE”
5:30 p.m.
From their mysterious arrival in the 15th century, the Romani people became unexpected protagonists in European history. They managed to cross borders through ingenuity, presenting themselves with forged documents as noble pilgrims from "Little Egypt" to gain the protection of kings and cities. Once settled, their way of life transformed into a true counterculture, forging a unique identity marked by legal persecution, economic exploitation, and their resilience. Through art and chronicles of the period, we will discover how the image of "the Romani" was shaped in the Early Modern period, an image that has always oscillated between fascination with their customs and fear of the other.
Presentation by Javier Sánchez Blanco
Free activity for adults
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