As part of the June celebrations of Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month we have devised a number of activity competitions for you to show off your talents. There are 13 altogether. We hope that you find them challenging. We hope that you will explore and learn something of the GRT communities. And we hope to reward you for your efforts with PRIZES!
You may do them individually at home, or in school or clubs and also as groups working together on any of these different projects. See activities 1 - 12.
Educational establishments and/ or organisations can submit a portfolio of work which will reflect your activities leading up to and during Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month. See activity 13.
There are Gypsies, Roma and Travellers all over the world and they have a fascinating history and culture and they have brought many new skills and ideas to many different parts of the world. In doing some of these activities and challenges you will be experiencing what it is like to use your imagination and skills to solve problems and create something new.
Are you a budding musician or songwriter? A prospective designer or artist? How's your photography? Perhaps you'd like to have a go at something you've never tried. We bet most of you won't have tried to design a fairground ride before. What about looking after the environment and recycling? Perhaps this is something you've never considered.
Roma Gypsy and Traveller communities are richly talented and skilled in the arts. It's one of the things that GRTHM 2008 aims to highlight.
And why should you enter?
Apart from simply enjoying the activities, get involved because there are loads of prizes to be won!
These pages have also been translated into Rromani, Slovakian and Czech.
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We have lots of rewards and prizes to give to the most interesting and creative work so please send your entries to:
GRTHM Activities,
GRTAS,
West Park,
Spen Lane,
Leeds LS16 5BE
or to activities@grthm.co.uk
Don’t forget to send your contact details and age, as there are prizes for all ages.
Closing date for entries is Friday 8th August 2008 and prizes awarded in September 2008.
