I traveled to Romania in September 2014 and visited Roma villages, the hometowns of some economic migrants who beg for money or collect cans and bottles in my hometown. My goal was to capture photos for a slideshow and write articles about the situation of Roma people in Romania.
There are numerous false rumors about Roma people that have been disseminated in Sweden and other North European countries by nationalist groups. These rumors claim that Roma people from Romania are wealthy, owning nice cars and houses, and leading a life of luxury funded by money obtained through theft and begging. The intention behind the slideshow is to reveal the actual living conditions in the villages from which the migrants originate, dispelling the misconception that their living standards are luxurious.
Music is an important component of the slideshow, and upon hearing the Roma musicians Catalin Vlad and Stefanica Gheorges' interpretation of Goran Bregović's song "Ederlezi," I decided to contact them and inquire about using their song. They agreed after reviewing my pictures.
Text and photo: Mikael Good
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