From oral tradition to digital booklet: Resilient Threads preserves Romani cultural heritage

Roma Stories Across generations – an interactive journey through stories and resilience. For generations, Roma cultural heritage has been passed down primarily orally, a rich but often invisible history of stories and traditions. Through the Erasmus+ project Resilient Threads , we have now given these voices a lasting platform. We are proud to present our new interactive booklet: a interactive place where memories of the past meet the hopes of the future.

In this interactive booklet, we have collected all the stories in a format that allows you to discover Romani culture with all your senses. Here you can read, listen and watch the result of the unique collaboration between young Romani and non-Roma storytellers from all over Europe.

What will you find in this booklet? Read the stories Take part in personal stories about everything from music and art to strength and resilience. The book contains stories that were collected during our international bootcamp in Stockholm and from our four Storytelling Nights.

Listen to the podcast As part of our digitization, we have produced a podcast where you can hear the stories come to life through the voices of those who carry them.

See our colorful journey

Through a selection of images and videos, you can follow the participants' journey from the creative workshops to the stage performances.

A tool for social change

This booklet is not just a documentation; it is an educational tool and a form of activism. The project's aim in creating this interactive book is to challenge stereotypes, combat anti-Gypsyism and build bridges by spreading positive and authentic stories about the Roma community in Europe.

The book is available in English, Swedish and French to ensure that these important voices reach as many people as possible across the continent.

Welcome to start exploring your journey through Resilient Threads! 💙❤️💚