International Romani Day [SEP] named after
International Romani Day
The International Romani Day (April 8) is a day to celebrate Romani culture and raise awareness of the issues facing Romani people.
Origin.
The day was officially declared in 1990 in Serock, Poland, the site of the fourth World Romani Congress of the International Romani Union (IRU), in honour of the first major international meeting of Romani representatives, 7–12 April 1971 in Chelsfield near London.
International reaction.
- Pope John Paul II exhorted his followers to treat Romanies with compassion and
most ancient Roman games followed after one day (considered a "dies ater", or "black day", i. e. a day which was traditionally considered unfortunate even though it was not "nefas", see also article Glossary of ancient Roman religion) the two "Epula Iovis" of September and November.
The games of September were named "Ludi Magni"; originally they were not held every year, but later became the annual "Ludi Romani" and were held in the Circus Maximus after a procession from