Roma Heartbeat: an artistic celebration of Roma People’s resilience together with our allies
Host: Răzvan Matei Jr.

Join us for an artistic conference that amplifies Roma voices, experiences, and creative expressions. This evening creates the space to explore intersecting Roma identities, from queerness, gender expression to cultural heritage, while fostering meaningful allyship and solidarity.

• This is more than an event- it is a vibrant celebration of Romani voices, untold stories, and unbound creativity. Whether you are Roma or an ally, this is your invitation to connect deeply, to listen intently, create fearlessly and leave transformed.

The night features:

• Powerful stories and conversations - Our speakers will share their personal experiences addressing subjects such as racism, the experience of being a Romani woman, and the challenges that come with being Romani in today’s world.
  Embracing all identities - This is a space where all Roma voices rise —including those voices of queer Roma People— because Roma pride thrives in our beautiful diversity.

• Open stage! Roma Artistic Visions - A vibrant showcase of resilience, talent, and unapologetic expression. Come share your art whether it’s poetry, dance or theatre (but any medium is welcome). Pick your poison, however respect the performance durations below:

• Poetry/ Spoken word - 3 min

• Prose/ Research - 7 min

• Dance - max 5 min

• Stand-up - 10 min

• Theatre - 10 min

• Film/short - 10 minAdditional artistic expressions (drag, dance-theatre, visual art displays) – 5 min

Optional theme: Social constructs, Roma identity, and gender expressions - how do your identities manifest as a Roma person in this world?

Open Stage! Allyship through art - A moment dedicated for non-Roma allied artists who wish to be solidarity and build bridges between communities through creative expression. Support us through your art. The same categories and performance durations apply to allies.
Optional theme: Intersections of Inclusion - your journey navigating your identity.

• Why you should be here:
  Because Romani voices deserve to be heard. Because art is a powerful tool for change. Because together with the allies, we can create a future where Romani people are seen, respected, and celebrated.
  This event is a celebration of our identity, resilience, and solidarity - a reminder that Roma voices, in all their diversity, deserve to be heard, honored, and uplifted.

Suggested donation:
The participation cost is 35 ron/person. You can opt to anticipatively sponsor fully or partially the attendance costs for others by adding 35 RON per sponsored participant to your registration fee. Instead, if the suggested donation isn’t feasible for you, any donation below the threshold is possible.

To participate in the open stage, make your intention known to us beforehand, through a direct message or sign up on the spot at the event.
Come, listen, create, and hang out with us.

Graphic design: Eva-Maria Luca