culture
February 22, 2026
Herdeljezi
The large international Romani festival "Herdeljezi – Voice of Roma" will be held on May 2, 2026, in the Ashkenaz Community Center in Berkeley (USA), it was announced at the official event announcement. The festival is conceived as a celebration of Roma tradition through music, dance, education, and open discussions about culture and human rights.
TL;DR
- The "Herdeljezi – Voice of Roma" festival is scheduled for May 2, 2026, in Berkeley, USA.
- It will celebrate Roma tradition through music, dance, education, and discussions on culture and human rights.
- Performers include Ismail Lumanovski and Ensemble Meraklii.
- The festival offers instrumental and singing workshops, a dance workshop, and a panel discussion.
- The event is a collaboration with Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal.
- It aims to promote Roma artists, encourage dialogue on identity and rights, and showcase Roma music's global influence.
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