Herdeljezi is a traditional Romani (Gypsy) neighborhood celebration announcing the end of the cold indoor season and the beginning of the warmer season of movement and outdoor life. Survival from the winter and the seasonal renewal of life is celebrated at Herdeljezi through the sharing of music, dance, food and community.
Live Music & Dancing
daytime and evening with:
Amanet: Rom wedding-style band from NYC (4:50 & 11pm)
Rumen Sali Shopov & Kitka (3:20 & 10:20)
Brass Menazeri Balkan Brass Band (2:10 & 8:00)
Vadim Kolpakov & Vasily Yankovich: Russian Roma musicians with dancing, from the "Romen" Moscow Roma theatre (6:40 & midnight)
And more! There's a daytime program in Ives Park, and an evening program (additional fee) at the nearby French Garden Restaurant.
See the full schedule here.