On 18 April, the Commission will organise a conference discussing the substansial role that arts and culture may play in Roma inclusion. In fact, they may act as a bridge between Roma and the majority society, challenging stereotypes and prejudice.

In the evening the Commission will offer a concert "Roma Voices for Tomorrow" organised by the International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation as a valorisation event of their project supported by the EU Culture Programme. At the concert the Roma artist Ida Kelarova accompanied by the children from Roma settlements will show how art is able to link artistic excellence and social exclusion.

For more information please go to :

http://ec.europa.eu/culture/news/20120306conference-roma_en.htm

Gala Concert on the 23rd April 2012 in Györ, Hungary

Performance by Marlène Dorcena