Gypsies

In spite of what common people believe about gypsies, they are very interesting people. For centuries they have been known as nomadic suspicious bands that steal and take advantage of naïve people in order to get what they want. Their bad reputation however, goes back centuries ago, when they had to steal and break the law in order to survive—they were pursued, discriminated against, and even killed because of their resistance to belong or become part of any culture or society. Nevertheless Gypsies are mystical, magical, and colorful people. They are strongly proud of their freedom, they have their own laws and "Tribal Code of Conduct". They have their own language, which has survived and has been passed from generation to generation. They are artists: singers, dancers, fortune tellers, and excellent entertainers. They are found everywhere in the world. It is believed there are over twelve million gypsies living on the outer boundaries of many nations, and always alone, separated from society, but happy and proud of their freedom.