* Practice "stepping in our shoes" and understand that we do not need to live up to your expectations of who we are. Keep in mind that we are "new" to the scene. * Understand that it is a privilege to be here. Not a right. * Theatrics and "issues" are kept at a bare mininum. [ last update: 2008.04.04 ]
* Memberships are no longer needed to participate in site! * Everyone is welcome. We do not believe in man-made divisions. All are accepted. * Once a member, check out Gypsy OasisForum - our social hub. [ late update: 2008.04.04 ]
Where can I start!? This place is fairly new, but already we are filling it up with new content. You will have plenty to satiate your curiosity. You get to meet other Roma, learn about different tribal cultures and so much more! It's a dynamic and flourishing community and it takes you to make it better! [ last updated: 2008.04.04 ]
The launch of the site on the 4th of April, 2008 went smoothly! Now we are moving to the next goal... a website where open-membership is welcomed. No longer do you need to obtain membership to enter certain parts of the site. Talking about opening our doors to the public! [ last updated: 2008.09.06 ]
We focus on a strong community spirit. We take your experience here very personally (but not overbearingly so). Roma Old Ways is intended for everyone, but may very well suit the family oriented person and those who want to make a positive IMPACT! [ last update: 2008.04.04 ]
Online Atchin Tan...
Visitor, you are now in a community that is built on meaningful relationships - connecting with with each other's Spirits. Namaste!
This page is where you can get a feel of what is happening around the whole community. Please visit the Gypsy OasisForums by accessing it from the Top Menu. The Gypsy OasisForums are like our social hub. The heart of our community lies therein!
Sit back and watch the site grow - it's alive, I tell you. Alive! Haha. We hope we can work together and build our own unique corner in cyber's space!
Pecker Dunne
Travellers of Ireland
Two inspiring videos will be displayed tri-monthly to the left.
Talking about videos, feel free to connect to my YouTube account where I will be posting personal and original videos on a number of topics related to our website, eg. Romani and Pavee rights advocacy, traditions and present social issues.
Some Thoughts to Ponder...
"Many have tried to take all that is precious to us, but dare you, dare you, walk in our shoes? Prepare yourself to meet a culture that has, for hundreds of years, worked to keep ourselves and our children alive and well. This includes going to extreme lengths to hide from prying eyes, for what is usually out of sight, is out of mind... and this has, in times past, gave a degree of freedom to be ourselves."
"It is an unprecedented and exciting time for everyone of our Clans who are 'coming out'. Please remember we are flesh and blood, we feel pain and happiness and we prefer the latter. We are not here to defend or justify our ways. We are coming out to connect and unite... we come in peace *smirks*. Please respect our intentions."
"Something most precious may happen when we choose to place our fears, prejudices and hatred aside, and let compassion permeate souls. We believe that our lives create ripples of effects on this Earth. May our ripples be for the good of our children, Mother Earth and Spirit."
Hey everyone... things have changed around here recently. We are opening our doors to the public... no membership is required now to participate in the site! Enjoy the changes, feel free to comment. :)
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... written by Shinari,
April 03, 2008
Keep an eye on this page... it is going to develop to the extent that it will be a one stop place for members to check out the latest in the site, to connect with online users, to network with groups, etc. At the moment, I'm patiently working to make the site secure and very stable, which are my highest priority for starters.
* Practice "stepping in our shoes" and understand that we do not need to live up to your expectations of who we are. Keep in mind that we are "new" to the scene.
* Memberships are no longer needed to participate in site!
Where can I start!? This place is fairly new, but already we are filling it up with new content. You will have plenty to satiate your curiosity. You get to meet other Roma, learn about different tribal cultures and so much more! It's a dynamic and flourishing community and it takes you to make it better!
The launch of the site on the 4th of April, 2008 went smoothly! Now we are moving to the next goal... a website where open-membership is welcomed. No longer do you need to obtain membership to enter certain parts of the site. Talking about opening our doors to the public!
We focus on a strong community spirit. We take your experience here very personally (but not overbearingly so). Roma Old Ways is intended for everyone, but may very well suit the family oriented person and those who want to make a positive IMPACT!
All content at www.romaoldways.net is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported License. 
Visitor, you are now in a community that is built on meaningful relationships - connecting with with each other's Spirits. 
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