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Semnează petiția pentru alegeri libere în România

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Invitation to Romania, from a New Yorker!

"I think we need to start coming to Romania" See more about this here...

DISAMBIGUATION - From ChatGPT

User Why are the gypsies in Romania called Roma? ChatGPT The term "Roma" used to refer to the Romani people, including those in Romania, has a complex origin. The Romani people are an ethnic group with origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically the northwestern regions like Rajasthan and Punjab. They began migrating to Europe and other parts of the world around the 10th century. The term "Roma" is believed to come from a word in the Romani language, which means "people." Over time, this term became widely used to refer to the Romani people across Europe. In many languages, the term "Gypsy" (or its local equivalent) was traditionally used to refer to the Romani people. However, this term is now often considered derogatory due to its association with stereotypes and discrimination. In Romania, as in other parts of Europe, the term "Roma" is used to more accurately and respectfully identify this ethnic group. It's important to note that while "Roma" is a term that encompasses a diverse group of people with their own unique cultures, languages, and traditions, it's also a term that helps to unify and give identity to this often marginalized group. User So what about the Romani (gypsy) vs Romanian (all people living in Romania)? They seem to name the very same people. ChatGPT The terms "Romani" (referring to the ethnic group) and "Romanian" (referring to the citizens of Romania) are often confused due to their similar spellings and pronunciations, but they refer to entirely different groups of people. Romani (Gypsy): This term refers to an ethnic group originating from the Indian subcontinent. The Romani people, often colloquially known as "Gypsies" (a term now considered pejorative by many), have a distinct language and culture. They are a diasporic ethnicity found in various countries around the world, with a significant presence in Europe, including Romania. The Romani language belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family. Romanian: This term refers to the people who are citizens of Romania or of Romanian descent. The term also refers to the Romance language spoken in Romania and Moldova. Romanian culture, language, and identity are distinct from those of the Romani people. The Romanian language is a Romance language, stemming from Latin, quite distinct from the Romani language. The similarity in the names is coincidental and has led to some confusion. However, it's important to differentiate between the two as they refer to very different cultural, linguistic, and ethnic identities. See more about this here...

La mulți ani România! La mulți ani prieteni!

The Great Union (Romanian: Marea Unire) or Great Union of 1918 (Romanian: Marea Unire din 1918) is the name under which Romanian historians or Romanians in general commonly refer in Romanian historiography to the series of political unifications the Kingdom of Romania had with several of the so-called Romanian historical regions, starting with Bessarabia in 27 March 1918, continuing with Bukovina in 28 November 1918 and finalizing with Transylvania (on its broad meaning) in 1 December 1918 with the declaration of the union of this region with Romania in the city of Alba Iulia. ROBERT FICHEUX – OMUL CĂRUIA ROMÂNIA ÎI DATOREAZĂ GRANIȚELE DE AZI https://unitate-centenar.ro/robert-ficheux-omul-caruia-romania-ii-datoreaza-granitele-de-azi/ See more about this here...

Festivalul Românesc de Toamnă

Festivalul de Toamna a fost-cum era de așteptat-un succes! Mulțumim tuturor participanților și felicitam in mod deosebit voluntarii, sponsorii și coordonatorii acestui eveniment. Artiștii mici și mari au fost la înălțime, bucătarii iscusiți, toate produsele au fost delicioase. Parintele Paroh Adrian, impreuna cu Consiliul Parohial, va multumeste tuturor! Doamne ajuta! See more about this here...

Check your preconceived notions about Romania at the door. Your experience here will not be defined by encounters with street children, Gypsy's, or Dracula... more ...
Place your classified ad online or see ads posted by other people.
There are many Romanian professionals in Arizona. If you prefer Romanian language or just out of national pride… give your business to your compatriot.
The Romanian Orthodox Church, by far the largest denomination (in Romania), claims some 86% of the total country population (2011 census)... more ...
Exaltation of the Holy Cross church in Phoenix Arizona USA is a mission parish of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, a diocese of The Orthodox Church in America and our Pastor is V. Reverend Father Alin Munteanu.
We like good food and we miss things that were common back home but are hard to find here. If you know the hidden places where we can find good "mititei" or other Romanian food, stores where we can buy Romanian products, let us know
Language, religion, traditions… basic things that we cannot exist without… or we can but then we are not Romanian anymore.... more ...
Internet links to other Romanian communities around the world.
Cultural events, shows, Romanian Festival, sport events, etc. organized by the Romanian community in Arizona.
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A Little Girl Asks Her Mommy

A little girl and her mother were out and about. Out of the blue, the girl asked her mother, "Mommy, How old are you?" The mother responded, "Honey, women don't talk about their age. You'll learn this as you get older." The girl then asked, "Mommy, how much do you weigh?" Her mother responded again, "That's another thing women don't talk about. You'll learn this, too, as you grow up." The girl, still wanting to know about her mother, then fired off another question, "Mommy, why did you and Daddy get a divorce?" The mother, a little annoyed by the questions, responded, "Honey, that is a subject that hurts me very much, and I don't want to talk about it now." The little girl, frustrated, sulked until she was dropped off at a friend's house to play. She consulted with her girlfriend about her and her mother's conversation. The girlfriend said, "All you have to do is sneak a look at your mother's driver's license. It's just a like a report card from school. It tells you everything." Later, the little girl and her mother were out and about again. The little girl started off with, "Mommy, Mommy, I know how old you are. I know how old you are. You're 32 years old." The mother was very shocked. She asked, "Sweetheart, how do you know that?" The little girl shrugged and said, "I just know. And I know how much you weigh. You weigh 130 pounds." "Where did you learn that?" The little girl said, "I just know. And I know why you and Daddy got a divorce. You got an 'F' in sex."