These last words in conclusion to this volume, should be understood as a personal reflection on what has transpired since the first conference in 2003, after my having participated in these four major events in Istanbul, Edirne and Ereğli, and as something of an overview of the current state of tsiganology (Romani Studies), in Turkey at present.

Grand houses lined each side of the street, two and three story houses with balconies with wroughtiron railings and brick walkways leading from the sidewalk to the front steps.

“The name is not unfamiliar,” Chance said, “but . . .” He shook his head. Not unfamiliar. You gotta love it when they speak politicianese.

Well, those children don't speak dialect, not in this school. Maybe in the public schools, but not here.