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COMING HOME TO THE TREES by Patrick Jasper Lee is now available!

Posted by Jasper Lee on Thursday, June 19, 2014, In : Romani Gypsy

IT'S NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON KINDLE! If you purchase a copy to read, please leave a review with Amazon, or visit me on Facebook or Twitter to comment. Enjoy!

A special review on the new version of WE BORROW THE EARTH, and a lot of thoughts!

Posted by Jasper Lee on Sunday, December 15, 2013, In : Romani Gypsy

Reviews are a heartfelt statement, at least to me, because the words reach other levels...

'... When I learned that he [PJLee] had rewritten some parts [of We Borrow] and also added to it, I knew that I just had to have it.'

'I did not just find it [We Borrow] fascinating because of the content but also because of the lyrical way Jasper writes. His writing transports you to other worlds, both literally and metaphorically.'

'Dare to read this book [We Borrow] and understand what an intricate, edu...
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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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BORROWING OLD ROMANI TRADITIONS AND OMENS

Posted by Jasper Lee on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, In : Romani Gypsy

Did you know that by studying and observing old traditions and simple omens, as people used to do in the past, you can help yourself find luck and success, and remain healthier? This is not a joke. If earlier traditions can once again begin to have a place in our society, it will give us some constructive and positive help, psychologically. What do I mean by that?

Traditions and rituals were practised by folk everywhere, all over the world, for thousands of years (yes, thousands, literally), a...