Like elsewhere in the world, the difference between the rich and poor is visible in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Roma people, on the other hand, were always accociated with begging, stealing, and having a low quality of life. Those characteristics are given to them as a cultural trait, thing they've been carrying around with them since forever.
Roma people aren't the only ones with low quality of life. More and more people have lower incomes and get to the point where they can be considered poor. Roma people aren't the only ones who beg for money anymore.
Roma people aren't the only ones with low quality of life. More and more people have lower incomes and get to the point where they can be considered poor. Roma people aren't the only ones who beg for money anymore.
This particular corner in center of Sarajevo catches the eye of many photographers, tourists, and other people who are passing by because of it's contrast. In the backround of the image is newly-built shopping center that is now the largest in Sarajevo. In front of it is a street corner with old buildings and cabines where families with lower income live. Roma family moved recently in an abandoned car service building.
A man from recently moved-in Roma family is fishing on the river Miljacka, close to a place where the family lives.
In the meantime, few children from the Roma family are begging near by. Youngest one is about three years old, and oldest one is no older than five. I managed to take the snap as they were running near me, begging for money.
By AK Photography
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