On the one hand, they have been romanticized in some novels and films as a hospitable, carefree, wandering people who through song and dance give unfettered expression to the joys and sorrows of life.
Ühelt poolt on neid mõningates romaanides ja filmides romantiseeritud kui külalislahket, muretut ja ringirändavat rahvast, kelle lauludes ja tantsudes kajastuvad värvikalt elu rõõmud ja mured.