ROMAZURI Roma Arts FestivalROMAZURI

ROMAZURI is an inaugural Roma arts festival held on Margaret Island in Budapest, offering a rich immersion into Roma culture. Over three days, it features Roma music, dance, theater, visual arts, fashion shows, storytelling, and traditional cuisine. Renowned Roma artists (e.g. Ferenc Snétberger, Margit Bangó, Kis Rajkó Orchestra) perform alongside emerging talents. Visitors experience workshops (dance, crafts, cooking), concerts, film screenings, and exhibitions. The festival emphasizes authenticity: artists tell their own stories, and events like the opening Roma concerts and the culminating “Cigánybál” (Gypsy Ball) celebrate living Roma heritage. According to Hungarian media, it has been hailed as Krakow’s “most authentic and moving cultural event” and is intended to become an annual Budapest tradition 1 2.

Hungary’s Roma are the country’s largest minority, with a rich heritage in music and arts. ROMAZURI situates itself in this context by showcasing genres from Gypsy violin to contemporary Roma jazz. The festival is held at Budapest’s Kristály Színtér on Margaret Island, which prestigiously hosted legendary Roma violinist János Bihari in the 18th century. Thus, the festival reconnects with a historical tradition of Roma performance in the city. It bridges Roma folklore and modern culture, promoting understanding and pride. The event’s patron and performers emphasize that Roma culture is an integral part of broader Hungarian culture 1 2.