Recenly I was directed (via Dance Romani Twitter) to Brandy Riddle, president of the Romany Women's Union in the U.S. She has a fascinating blog that made me reconsider the heritage of Americans known as Hillbillies, Backwoods and Country. After reading, I was extremely eager to contact her - found her on Facebook and she responded immediately.
I discovered that she is president of the Romany Womens' Union - the Americas (originally founded in the U.K.). The Union is organizing the first World Wide Romani Gypsy Gathering in history and it will be held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 2013.
The Union has extended the invitation to Rom and non-Rom alike. As you can imagine, a gathering of this sort calls for much preperation, lots of teamwork and volunteers. Taken from the World Wide Romany Gathering Website:
If you are interested in attending or being a part the festivities please contact us and we will gladly get any info to you that you may need or want .
We are currently looking for :1) Musicans to play preferably Roma Gypsy as we want as much as possible to be done by Roma Gypsies or supporters of Roma Gypsies.2) Artists of all types that are Roma Gypsy or their supporters on all scales from Jewelery makers to wooden rose makers .3) People willing to show/display Gypsy Cob Horses and Vardos
If you feel you have a skill or talent not mentioned and would love to take part and display it please let us know .
I plan to attend and sincerely wish everyone reading can join Brandy in her heroic effort. We have a few years to work out all the travel arrangements. We have so many resources amongst us - let's discuss ways we can contribute to Brandy's mission.
Contact Brandy on Facebook: Brandy Riddle from Myrtle Beach (she is also a friend of mine: http://www.facebook.com/jenniferfieldshawkins).
Twitter handle is BrandyRiddleUSA.
Can't wait to see you all in 2013 - under the stars!
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