Golfoni says the rights and identity of the gypsy people after 600 years of history in Barcelona

Mayor BarcelonaOvarian Jam colposAfter 600 years of history in the city, the rights and identity of the Gypsy people in the Catalan capital on Tuesday “Despite the suffering, he resisted and maintained his ITY Ravam.”. The mayor led the Corporation Act this morning to commemorate the International Gypsy People’s Day in the city council yard.

Golfoni has described the basic role of the Gypsy people in the construction of the city’s joint history, and the desire to “recognize the past, celebrate the present, and grow the future.” In this sense, it has reiterated the commitment of the city council “the full admission and active participation of the Gypsy people in all parts of life Social, cultural, political and economics of the city ”.

New government action

Thus, he has announced an expansion Government action With conclusive actions that seek historical compensation, choice and equal opportunities. As described, this action will include “Constitution Gypsy people’s intermediate tableA basic tool is to coordinate all efforts and to remain alive for the day of the city. “

“Gypsy goes through the rights of people Respect, know and guarantee“The mayor said, who assessed art, music, dancing, cooking and popular traditions, according to her claim that it is already part of Barcelona’s essence.

At the event, Golfoni joined the Social Rights Deputy Mayor, Maria Yugia KCultural Diversity Commissioner, Sarah Belbedea And members of the municipal consl of the Pol Zips.

Social, Political, Economic and Cultural Combination

Chairman of the Federation of Gypsy Associations of Catalonia (Fagic), Siman MonteroSix centuries ago, the gypsies walked through the lands of Barcelona, ​​with them “the strength of a people who have been re -discovered every day with the view of a unique world.”

Montero added that “Despite the discrimination, exclusion and violence, the Gypsy people survived, durable, not only prolonged,” he said. Invited to citizens to cooperate in social, political, economic and cultural additives Add