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ITALY: First Rom in Europe to teach Romani culture

Mr. Santini Spinelli has become the first Rom in Europe to hold a university position teaching courses on Romani culture this week. Spinelli grew up in Italy begging on the streets with his family as a child, and is now an accomplished musicology student at Bologna University. His courses at Trieste University will focus on Gypsy music, language, literature, and traditions.