Roma Info 

* It is believed they left India approx. 1,000 years ago

* They entered South Eastern Europe in the 13th century

* Many Roma are still nomadic

* Most cities and towns in the Balkans have a "Roma Section"

* The most common language among them is Romani

* They were called "Gypsies" because people thought they originated from Egypt

* Roma means "Man" or "People"

* They are the most persecuted people in Europe today

* Their motto is "Opre' Roma" - meaning "Roma arise"

* April 8th is International Roma Day

* An est. 500,000 (+-) Roma died during the Holocaust

* 6-8,000,000 Roma live in the Balkans

* God loves them, Christ died for them - glory!!!