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  • Florin Cioaba's coffin arrives at the hearse outside the king's palace. The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_056_1F2C1589.JPG
  • The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_064_1F2C1762.JPG
  • The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_059_1F2C1655.JPG
  • The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_058_1F2C1650.JPG
  • Remember the wedding poster as the hearse passes by. The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_064b_1F2C1725.JPG
  • A member of Florin Cioaba's family carries the cross for his grave. The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_066a_1F2C1700.JPG
  • Onlookers line the route to see the King's last journey. The hearse is reflected in a mirror. The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_063_1F2C1758.JPG
  • The funeral procession passes Macdonalds. The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_060_1F2C1686.JPG
  • The funeral procession passes Macdonalds. The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_060a_1F2C1688.JPG
  • The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_061_1F2C1745.JPG
  • The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_064a_1F2C1682.JPG
  • The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_066_1F2C1772.JPG
  • The Funeral band marches passed a public bus in Sibiu. The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_065_1F2C1766.JPG
  • Onlookers line the route to see the King's last journey. The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_062_1F2C1752.JPG
  • A member of Florin Cioaba's family carries the cross for his grave. The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_066b_1F2C1699.JPG
  • Arrival in the cemetery. The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_067_1F2C1775.JPG
  • The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_057_1F2C1649.JPG
  • King Dorian Cioaba of the Roma Gypsies with the funeral banad awaits the arrival of the coffin of his father, the late king. The route from Florin Cioba's home to the cemetery - there are crowds of people. Many people, onlookers Gypsy and not line the streets, watching from windows and the pavement. The hearse is surrounded by security.<br />
<br />
Florin Ciaoba's funeral and the crowning of two kings. Daniel and Dorian were crowned, Danile with the bigger crown is King of Romanian Roma Gypies whilst his older Brother Dorian has the smaller crown and is King of Gypsies of the world and deals with foriegn affairs. His hearse (a lorry) packed with security guards is taken from The Cioaba family home to the cemetery<br />
<br />
Florin Tănase Cioabă (1954 – 18 August 2013) was a Romanian Romani Pentecostal minister and self-proclaimed "King of Roma around the world". He died on 18 August 2013 of cardiac arrest at Akdeniz Üniversitesi in Antalya. He was 58 years old.<br />
<br />
In September 2003, Florin Cioaba sparked controversy when he married his 12 year-old daughter Ana-Maria to Mihai Bitrita, a Roma boy aged 15. However, following the wave of criticism, he promised to work to uproot the tradition of child marriages among the Roma. Florin Cioaba also encouraged Roma families to send their children to school during his attempt to fight poverty resulting from a lack of education.<br />
<br />
Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_055_1F2C1584.JPG
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