1.4.2024 – 15.11.2024
The project of digitilisation of Roma cultural heritage through podcasts was an innovative initiative combining modern technologies and the rich Roma cultural heritage. The project aimed to preserve, promote and transmit Roma culture and identity by creating podcasts that are accessible to a wider audience both inside and outside Slovenia. The project enabled Roma performers from different regions to actively participate in the creation of content reflecting Roma culture and heritage.
The project organised lectures and workshops where participants gained digital competences and learned the basic steps of podcast production. They used the knowledge they gained to produce podcasts that included personal stories, interviews and interesting conversations, through which we presented the rich cultural heritage of the Roma community. In this way, participants learned how to use podcasts to record personal experiences, promote cultural diversity and foster intercultural dialogue.
The project was aimed at both the Roma community and a wider audience. The podcasts contributed to the preservation and dissemination of Roma culture and language, reduced prejudice and enabled a better understanding of the Roma community. At the same time, the project promoted the active involvement of Roma performers and strengthened their presence in the public space, which contributed to a greater visibility of Roma culture and integration with the majority community.
The digitised content is available on online platforms, allowing easy access to Roma cultural heritage without geographical restrictions. This project has opened the space for further research and understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity, which is crucial for the preservation of cultural heritage. The digitisation project of Roma cultural heritage thus represented an important step towards preserving cultural diversity and empowering the Roma community in contemporary society.
The project is co-funded by the Ministry of Culture of Slovenia
