The Cascarots () are a
Romani-like ethnic group from
Spain
Spain, or the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern Europe, Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the Punta de Tarifa, southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Eur ...
who settled in parts of the
Basque Country after the end of the fifteenth century.
History
The Cascarots are recorded from the fifteenth century in Spain and France, around the Basque country.
They are believed to be the descendants of marriages between
Basques
The Basques ( or ; ; ; ) are a Southwestern European ethnic group, characterised by the Basque language, a Basque culture, common culture and shared genetic ancestry to the ancient Vascones and Aquitanians. Basques are indigenous peoples, ...
and Romani people.
Historic documents mention the Cascarots living in
ghetto
A ghetto is a part of a city in which members of a minority group are concentrated, especially as a result of political, social, legal, religious, environmental or economic pressure. Ghettos are often known for being more impoverished than other ...
s, for example in
Ciboure and occasionally entire villages such as the village of
Ispoure.
Name
In some sources the name for the Cascarots is recorded as .
Culture
The Cascarots are traditionally known as good dancers, with the being a particular dance seen in the Pyrenean valleys.
See also
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Romani people by country
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Agote, a minority that may be related to Cascarots
References
External links
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Basque
Romani in France
Labourd
French-Basque people
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