 A regular “workday” at the Motivational Education Center of the Czech Brethren Evangelical Church. Since 2006, a few dozen Romani families have lived in Poschla, the much talked-about Vsetin town quarter. The Vsetin Center of the Diocese of the Czech Brethren Church founded and currently runs a community center called Mozaika (The Mosaic). Its mission is to provide support and expert assistance to Romani families with children. Activities are divided into three programs: 1) A preschool (preparing children for school attendance), 2) an educational and motivational center (for elementary school pupils), and 3) programs for adults (spare time and special-interest activities). Vsetin – Poschla, May 23, 2007. (Vsetín - Poschla, May 23, 2007) Author Jaroslav Kusala, Vsetín
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 A regular “workday” at the Motivational Education Center of the Czech Brethren Evangelical Church. Since 2006, a few dozen Romani families have lived in Poschla, the much talked-about Vsetin town quarter. The Vsetin Center of the Diocese of the Czech Brethren Church founded and currently runs a community center called Mozaika (The Mosaic). Its mission is to provide support and expert assistance to Romani families with children. Activities are divided into three programs: 1) A preschool (preparing children for school attendance), 2) an educational and motivational center (for elementary school pupils), and 3) programs for adults (spare time and special-interest activities). Vsetin – Poschla, May 23, 2007. (Vsetín - Poschla, May 23, 2007) Author Jaroslav Kusala, Vsetín
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 A regular “workday” at the Motivational Education Center of the Czech Brethren Evangelical Church. Since 2006, a few dozen Romani families have lived in Poschla, the much talked-about Vsetin town quarter. The Vsetin Center of the Diocese of the Czech Brethren Church founded and currently runs a community center called Mozaika (The Mosaic). Its mission is to provide support and expert assistance to Romani families with children. Activities are divided into three programs: 1) A preschool (preparing children for school attendance), 2) an educational and motivational center (for elementary school pupils), and 3) programs for adults (spare time and special-interest activities). Vsetin – Poschla, May 23, 2007. (Vsetín - Poschla, May 23, 2007) Author Jaroslav Kusala, Vsetín
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 A regular “workday” at the Motivational Education Center of the Czech Brethren Evangelical Church. Since 2006, a few dozen Romani families have lived in Poschla, the much talked-about Vsetin town quarter. The Vsetin Center of the Diocese of the Czech Brethren Church founded and currently runs a community center called Mozaika (The Mosaic). Its mission is to provide support and expert assistance to Romani families with children. Activities are divided into three programs: 1) A preschool (preparing children for school attendance), 2) an educational and motivational center (for elementary school pupils), and 3) programs for adults (spare time and special-interest activities). Vsetin – Poschla, May 23, 2007. (Vsetín - Poschla, May 23, 2007) Author Jaroslav Kusala, Vsetín
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 A regular “workday” at the Motivational Education Center of the Czech Brethren Evangelical Church. Since 2006, a few dozen Romani families have lived in Poschla, the much talked-about Vsetin town quarter. The Vsetin Center of the Diocese of the Czech Brethren Church founded and currently runs a community center called Mozaika (The Mosaic). Its mission is to provide support and expert assistance to Romani families with children. Activities are divided into three programs: 1) A preschool (preparing children for school attendance), 2) an educational and motivational center (for elementary school pupils), and 3) programs for adults (spare time and special-interest activities). Vsetin – Poschla, May 23, 2007. (Vsetín - Poschla, May 23, 2007) Author Jaroslav Kusala, Vsetín
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 Romano čhavoro 1. - A Roma child Author Radek Bečvář, Žďár nad Sázavou
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 Romano čhavoro 2. - I asked him for a smile, but he didn’t smile anyway. Why?? Author Radek Bečvář, Žďár nad Sázavou
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 Čhave - talented Roma children performing at Day of Romas 2008 in Brno. Author Radek Bečvář, Žďár nad Sázavou
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 Backstage guard, Day of Romas 2008 in Brno. Author Radek Bečvář, Žďár nad Sázavou
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 A talented Roma singer, Day of Romas 2008 in Brno. Author Radek Bečvář, Žďár nad Sázavou
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 A group of Romas talking / having fun, Day of Romas 2008 in Brno. Author Radek Bečvář, Žďár nad Sázavou
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 A group of Romas talking / having fun, Day of Romas 2008 in Brno. Author Radek Bečvář, Žďár nad Sázavou
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 A group of Romas talking / having fun, Day of Romas 2008 in Brno. Author Radek Bečvář, Žďár nad Sázavou
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 Roma princesses. The promenade of performers on occasion of the Roma festival Khamoro, 2008. The picture is trying to demonstrate the festive, yet emotive and open atmosphere felt around Roma folklore on occasion of the Khamoro festival (Prague, Na Můstku, 29th May 2008) Author Josef Papeš, Prague
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 Living the Play. The promenade of performers on occasion of the Roma festival Khamoro, 2008. The picture is trying to demonstrate the festive, yet emotive and open atmosphere felt around Roma folklore on occasion of the Khamoro festival (Prague, Na Můstku, 29th May 2008). Author Josef Papeš, Prague
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 A talk. The promenade of performers on occasion of the Roma festival Khamoro, 2008. The picture is trying to demonstrate the festive, yet emotive and open atmosphere felt around Roma folklore on occasion of the Khamoro festival (Prague, Na Můstku, 29th May 2008) Author Josef Papeš, Prague
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 Hands of old Ma. The promenade of performers on occasion of the Roma festival Khamoro, 2008. The picture is trying to demonstrate the festive, yet emotive and open atmosphere felt around Roma folklore on occasion of the Khamoro festival (Prague, Na Můstku, 29th May 2008). Author Josef Papeš, Prague
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 Sisters. The promenade of performers on occasion of the Roma festival Khamoro, 2008. The picture is trying to demonstrate the festive, yet emotive and open atmosphere felt around Roma folklore on occasion of the Khamoro festival (Prague, Na Můstku, 29th May 2008). Author Josef Papeš, Prague
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 A Romantic Hero. The promenade of performers on occasion of the Roma festival Khamoro, 2008. The picture is trying to demonstrate the festive, yet emotive and open atmosphere felt around Roma folklore on occasion of the Khamoro festival (Prague, Na Můstku, 29th May 2008). Author Josef Papeš, Prague
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 The cameraman´s captivation. The promenade of performers on occasion of the Roma festival Khamoro, 2008. The picture is trying to demonstrate the festive, yet emotive and open atmosphere felt around Roma folklore on occasion of the Khamoro festival (Prague, Na Můstku, 29th May 2008) Author Josef Papeš, Prague
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 The Audiences – mother with daughter at the Khamoro Festival, 2003 (Prague, Roxy club, 2005) Author Dana Čecháková, Prague
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 A Violinist at the Khamoro Festival, 2003 (Prague, The Lucerna Big Hall) Author Dana Čecháková, Prague
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 We are a team or, The Neighbours´ Holiday in Dobrá Voda. The photograph was made while celebrating the The Neighbours´ Holiday in Dobrá Voda nearby Touzim. The Neighbours´ Holiday is an international festivity of neighbourship. In Dobrá Voda, the holiday was first celebrated in 2007 and nearly 70 people from the local Roma community took part in it. The picture features the joy of winning in a competition which is part of the celebrations. Author Eva Haunerová, Pilsen
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 The Ball in folk costumes. Elementary School, Stolcova 16, Brno Author Dařina Říčková, Brno
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 Witches´ Burning. Elementary School, Stolcova 16, Brno Author Dařina Říčková, Brno
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 A Noticeboard in the school. Elementary School, Stolcova 16, Brno Author Dařina Říčková, Brno
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 Celebration of the Roma day in 2003. Elementary School, Stolcova 16, Brno Author Dařina Říčková, Brno
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 Hypermarket Globus. Elementary School, Stolcova 16, Brno Author Dařina Říčková, Brno
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 Accordionist Michal. After the concert of the band Grams, who are friends from Beroun, a usual party broke out and lasted till morning. This latecomer took part in it, too. (Prague, Akord club, 2007) Author Petr Hejna st., Prague
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 The violin player Pepicek – a regular of irregular music afterparty in Akord. (Prague, Akord club, 2007) Author Petr Hejna st., Prague
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 Eight strings and two bows. Here the boys and the picture remind us of the times passed long ago. (Prague, Akord club, 2007) Author Petr Hejna st., Prague
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 Milan in action – a frequent guest of not only Roma events in our club always likes to have a play. (Prague, Akord club, 2007) Author Petr Hejna st., Prague
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 Not a silent night. Christmas Eve in 2006 in Akord. I had this idea, why should I stay at home with my after-dinner depression and called a few friends together to improvised playing. (Prague, Akord club, 2006) Author Petr Hejna st., Prague
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 Two generations. It is all in the genes, and not only the looks - Milan with his son. (Prague, Akord club, 2007) Author Petr Hejna st., Prague
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 Zdenda from the Givtes. I have known Zdenek since long ago from Karlín and, although he got out of sight to Liberec some time ago, he shows up from time to time. (Prague, Akord club, 2006) Author Petr Hejna st., Prague
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 Brother and Sister. Children´s home in Pyšely. To be honest, I wonder what happened to them. Still children at that time, Roman and Kristýna Čonka are grown-ups today. They may see themselves here by some force majeur´s directed chance. (Prague, cca 1975) Author Petr Hejna st., Prague
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 Pepa at the sickroom. Children´s home Dolní Počernice (Prague, cca 1975) Author Petr Hejna st., Prague
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