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  • The fire is kept alight throughout the whole wake and the Roma Gypsies sing traditional and religious songs around midnight ater prayers. Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. <br />
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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 />
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Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
    Funeral_Florin_Cioaba_039_1F2C1260.JPG
  • Roma reminiscing about the departed King of the Gypsies during a nightime vigil. Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. <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_037_1F2C1237.JPG
  • Morning preparations in the Cioaba family home with guests arriving and visiting Florin Cioba's coffin for the last time.<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_048_1F2C1423.JPG
  • Roma women with boy wearing large hat. Morning preparations in the Cioaba family home with guests arriving and visiting Florin Cioba's coffin for the last time.<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_044_1F2C1368.JPG
  • The fire is kept alight throughout the whole wake and the Roma Gypsies sing traditional and religious songs around midnight ater prayers. Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. <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_040_1F2C1264.JPG
  • The fire is kept alight throughout the whole wake and the Roma Gypsies sing traditional and religious songs around midnight ater prayers. Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. <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_041_1F2C1283.JPG
  • The fire is kept alight throughout the whole wake and the Roma Gypsies sing traditional and religious songs around midnight ater prayers. Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. <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_038_1F2C1255.JPG
  • Roma reminiscing about the departed King of the Gypsies during a nightime vigil. Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. <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_042_1F2C1307.JPG
  • Roma reminiscing about the departed King of the Gypsies during a nightime vigil. Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. <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_035_1F2C1184.JPG
  • Roma reminiscing about the departed King of the Gypsies during a nightime vigil. Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. <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_036_1F2C1223.JPG
  • Food and drink is supplied to the guests throughout the wake. Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. Food to invite and honor guests<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_04_1F2C0995.JPG
  • Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. Traditionally men and women gather in separate groups<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_05_1F2C0999.JPG
  • Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. Traditionally men and women gather in separate groups<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_10_1F2C1022.JPG
  • Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. The late Kings son Dorin Cioaba is on the lhs pf picture dressed in black<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_03_1F2C0988.JPG
  • Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. A fire is burning continuously for 3 days during the wake<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_07_1F2C1007.JPG
  • Morning preparations in the Cioaba family home with guests arriving and visiting Florin Cioba's coffin for the last time.<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_047_1F2C1402.JPG
  • Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. A tribute to the late King, his sister-in-law passes out of the house<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_11_1F2C1029.JPG
  • Morning preparations in the Cioaba family home with guests arriving and visiting Florin Cioba's coffin for the last time.<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_046_1F2C1378.JPG
  • Roma men well dressed with traditional hats and black jackets. Morning preparations in the Cioaba family home with guests arriving and visiting Florin Cioba's coffin for the last time.<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_044b_1F2C1372.JPG
  • Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. Traditionally men and women gather in separate groups. The older women of the clan<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_19_1F2C1062.JPG
  • Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. Family members with Mercedes.<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_09_1F2C1016.JPG
  • Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. Traditionally men and women gather in separate groups. The older women of the clan<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_17_1F2C1051.JPG
  • Morning preparations in the Cioaba family home with guests arriving and visiting Florin Cioba's coffin for the last time.<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_043_1F2C1366.JPG
  • Roma woman and child wearing hat. Morning preparations in the Cioaba family home with guests arriving and visiting Florin Cioba's coffin for the last time.<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_044a_1F2C1364.JPG
  • Roma women gathering at wake. Morning preparations in the Cioaba family home with guests arriving and visiting Florin Cioba's coffin for the last time.<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_045_1F2C1373.JPG
  • Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. A fire is burning continuously for 3 days during the wake<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_06_1F2C1004.JPG
  • Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. A fire is burning continuously for 3 days during the wake<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_08_1F2C1008.JPG
  • Traditional Roma Gypsy Wake in the house of and for the late King of the Roma Gypsies Florin Cioaba. Floral tributes for the late King Florin Ciaoba<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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Cioaba was elected president of the International Romani Union in April this year
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