Gypsies have their own rituals and morality passed on through oral tradition. Gypsy children are taught by their parents. Their subcultural identity is maintained by having as little contact as possible with gadje culture.Gypsies have their own rituals and morality passed on through oral tradition. Gypsy children are taught by their parents. Their subcultural identity is maintained by having as little contact as possible with gadje

What are the rules of being a gypsy?

Unmarried young men and women are not allowed to socialize alone together because of the emphasis on female chastity. Couples marry young - girls at around 16 or 17, and boys between 18 and 19. Theyre not supposed to marry non-travellers but marriage to second cousins in families is common.