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THE MAGIC OF DOORS!

Posted by Jasper Lee on Monday, June 9, 2014, In : Romani Gypsy

I talk a lot about the magic of doorways in the new book COMING HOME TO THE TREES. We don't realise how much we stir up a whole load of magic when we're walking through doorways all day long in our modern society!

THE ROMANI NUMBERS SERIES for KAMESKO BERSH PERIOD

Posted by Jasper Lee on Saturday, November 30, 2013, In : Romani Gypsy

Bokt, or luck, is most precious for the nomadic gypsy. We would often adorn ourselves with things like bells, mirrors, reds, golds, shells, feathers, and the number 7, once long ago. In fact, we used to absolutely smother ourselves with these things. Should we take this need for luck lightly? Or does luck have a real ancient and even a scientific foundation?

Do not underestimate Number 7. It is the number of Destiny. It has the power to suddenly launch you into good and bad phases and lift yo...
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Kalbelia Folk Songs, Dances and Ancient Traditions

Posted by Jasper Lee on Thursday, October 31, 2013, In : Romani Gypsy

These nomadic peoples are educational, entertaining and very touching to watch. They symbolise much that nomadic peoples have lost, but also much that is being kept alive.

http://youtu.be/RGGmW5CQmdw

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