JUDr. Gustáv Karika - speaking
created: 22. 12. 2017 08:16 modified: 27. 11. 2020 02:00
JUDr. Gustav Karika (1930 - 2016) was born in Myjava, in the Roma settlement. He was one of the first lawyers of Romani origin in the former Czechoslovakia. In the narrative that was recorded on 12 May 2014 at his home in New Dubnica, he is gradually addressing both biographical and factual themes - from his family, through education, to career and to historical events that shaped our geopolitical space from World War II to the present. In the narrative, he mentions several concepts, names and events that are not part of general education anymore, so we also explain them.
The Association of Gypsies-Roma (1969 - 1973) It was created as a social organization during the so-called reconstruction process in Czechoslovakia in order to achieve equal and peaceful coexistence and mitigation of state-controlled assimilation. Following the onset of normalization in 1973, it was abolished.
Butiker / Nevodrom - economic facilities of the The Association of Gypsies-Roma. They supported employment opportunities for Roma, commissioned by Roma craftsmen, established workshops.
Andrej Andreyevich Vlasov (September 14, 1901 - August 2, 1946) Soviet general of Russian descent. After the Battle of Leningrad he got into German captivity, cooperated with the Nazis, founded the Russian Liberation Army.
Vlasovci - followers of General Vlasov, a military unit formed of Soviet prisoners of war as well as volunteers, emigrants and opponents of Communism (Stalinism).
Rudolf Slánský - (July 31, 1901, Nezvěstice - December 3, 1952, Prague) General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party in 1945 - 1951). In 1951, he was accused of organizing an anti-state conspiracy, sentenced and subsequently executed in well-known political processes. The court rehabilitated him in 1963 and the Communist Party in 1968.
category: speaking
tags: retrospective biographical monologue guided Slovak JUDr. Gustáv Karika general audience internal
Pavel Klinec - Speaking
created: 18. 12. 2017 15:02 modified: 27. 11. 2020 02:00
Pavel Klinec from the village Dúbravy, district of Detva, shares his memories in speaking about the life of his parents, siblings and friends during the Second World War. His speaking is based on the memories of his mother, his older brother who was 14-year-old in the meantime, as well as on his own experience learnt when 4 and a half year old. The document was recorded in Dúbravy, district of Detva, in July 19, 2016.
category: speaking
tags: retrospective biographical monologue guided Slovak Pavel Klinec general audience internal
Marian Balog - actor, dramaturgist, director
created: 12. 12. 2017 15:40 modified: 27. 11. 2020 02:00
Memories narrated by the actor, dramaturge and director of the Theater Romathan, Marian Balog. He came to the theater in 1992. Since 2009, besides acting, he works as dramaturge and director in the theater. His first experience with theater was received before 1992, during his time in the Theater of Jonas Zaborsky in Presov. Besides theater, he played in films in the past. In 2000 he was casted for one of the main roles in the film (co production of Czech Republic, Slovakia and France) named Report on Pilgrimage of Students Peter and Jacob. In 1995 he was awarded the prize given by The Association of the Theater Artists in Slovakia and the Slovak Literature Fund.
Other awards:
2006 – Literature Fund – awarde for exceptional artistic and directing input in creation of the drama The Cunning Family
2007 – The Award of Kosice City for large participation in founding the Theater Romathan, long lasting artistic work in the theater and talented directing which produced the core repertoir of the theater.
2016 – Literature Fund – the annual award for directing the original Romani music fairy-tale Magical Bell.
category: speaking
tags: retrospective biographical monologue guided Slovak Marián Balog - dramatist general audience internal
Maryša
created: 12. 12. 2017 15:17 modified: 27. 11. 2020 02:00
Marie Olahova (1963-), known as Marysha from Detva, is the art director, the director of the signing section and dance pedagogue of the Romani folk ensemble Romka. The ensemble was founded bz Juraj Berky and Lubomir Olah in Detva in 1987. Marysha started working in the ensemble in 1989. She worked with hundreds of the Romani children and young people. Narration of Marie Olahova was recorded on July 20, 2016, in the Center for Leisure Time Activities Trend, in Detva. In it she explaines how the costumes are chosen, as well as music or songs and provides information about the main influences and personalities who formed and influenced the ensemble. She thinks about what defines Roma, what is Romani music and Romani culture.
category: speaking
tags: retrospective biographical monologue guided Slovak Marie Oláhová general audience internal
Eva Adamová
created: 12. 12. 2017 15:14 modified: 27. 11. 2020 02:00
Eva Adamova is a member of the theater ensemble of the Romathan Theater since 2002. She began in the dancing section of the theater, later started getting more acting parts as well as singing opportunities. Besides playing in the theater performances, she also works as the external pedagogue in the Private conservatoire in Kosice. There she leads the courses of acting and dancing for young actors. The digital cultural object was recorded on May 7, 2013 in the then site of Romathan Theater, Stefanikova 4, Kosice. Eva Adamova speaks about her theater and pedagogical carreer. Her work at the theater is illustrated by videos showing the rehearsals and performances of the Romathan Theater.
category: speaking
tags: retrospective biographical monologue guided Slovak Eva Adamová general audience internal
Karel Adam
created: 12. 12. 2017 15:08 modified: 27. 11. 2020 02:00
Karel Adam, DiS.art, (1953-) is a professional musician – first violinist, conductor and in the time of speaking the director (1998-2016) of the professional Romani Theater Romathan. After graduation from The State Conservatory in Košice he worked for art agencies Slovkoncert and Pragokoncert. In 1992 he joined the nascent Theater Romathan as a Chief Conductor of the Theater Orchestra. Karel Adam speaks about his childhood, about his beginnings and work in Theatre Romathan. He touches the gradual development of the Theatre and its´ values that actors perform and interpret to the audience. He speaks about terms as Romani music, Romani musical instruments, contemporary Romani music and authenticity.
category: speaking
tags: retrospective factual monologue guided Slovak Karel Adam general audience internal
Ján Sajko - On Fine Arts Talent in Jarovnice
created: 07. 12. 2017 09:21 modified: 27. 11. 2020 02:00
The video document in which the teacher of fine arts in the Elementary School in Jarovnice speaks about painting talent of the local Romani children, about their painting difference which earned them wide appreciation and prizes from all over the world. He started teaching there in 1986, speaks about his work, presents his visions, plans, reality and future expected for the Romani children in Jarovnice. The awards he received:
2000 - Szinyei Merse Pal Medal - Pedagogues and students from Gymnasium SMP in Budapest
1997 - The Memorial Letter of st. Gorazd (Ministry of Education SR)
2002 - The Smaller Medal of st. Gorazd (Ministry of Education SR)
category: speaking
tags: retrospective factual monologue guided Slovak Ján Sajko general audience internal
Ivan Akimov - Romani Culture
created: 01. 12. 2017 16:01 modified: 27. 11. 2020 02:00
Ivan Akimov, the musician with a Russian roots, growing up in France, living in Kežmarok, Slovak republic, professional leader of artistic ensemble for children Kesaj čhave. For his long lasting work in an artistic field, he was awarded by the Ambassador of France to Slovakia and he obtained the National order of merit, statute of Knight. Ivan Akimov comments on Romani culture in Slovakia, its value and importance for entire society.
category: speaking
tags: retrospective factual monologue guided Slovak Ivan Akimov general audience internal
Helena Jonášová - Speaking
created: 01. 12. 2017 15:46 modified: 27. 11. 2020 02:00
Helena Jonášová - My Life. Ms. Jonášová is a chairwoman of the civic association named The Cultural Association of Roma in Slovakia, seated in Banská Bystrica, active in the field of promotion of the Romani culture as well as in complex development of the Romani minority. The individual chapters of the object are dedicated to particular topics: she speaks about her childhood, her parents, their memories of WWII, her studying and her professional work.
category: speaking
tags: retrospective biographical monologue guided Slovak Helena Jonášová general audience internal
Marián Balog - Speaking
created: 01. 12. 2017 15:42 modified: 04. 06. 2024 10:33
Memorial, mostly biographical speaking of Mgr. Marián Balog, recorded on April 29, 2016, in Banská Bystrica, the place of his activity. The main themes of speaking are memories of his childhood and growing, the family background, the sources of motivation for personal growth, profession, his mission and the vision of the aims and the ways of achieving them. The speaking is very personal, sharing the facts, ideas and experience of a private person, activist and long-term public worker.
category: speaking
tags: retrospective biographical monologue guided Slovak Marián Balog - bookman general audience internal
