Seventh World Romani Congress
The seventh Congress was held in Zagreb, Croatia in October 2008. Almost 300 delegates from 28 different countries attended the meeting, which released The Roma Nation Building Action Plan, a document which outlined plans for the development of Romani nationalism and representation. Esma Redžepova (stage name "The Queen of the Gypsies") performed the Romani anthem.
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