Galinsko, Sebastopol, CA

This is Sani Rifati dancing Galinsko Tinkno at the Herdelejzi Festival in Sebastopol, CA in May, 2008. Sani is a Macedonian Rom who has lived in the US since he lost his home in Kosovo, Macedonia. He is a political activist and is involved in raising funds for refugees from Kosovo. He has a website called "Voice of Roma" which explains his philosophy and many of the events he sponsors. Each year he hosts the Herdelejzi Festival in Sebastopol, California which is a delight and well attended by Rom and non-Rom alike.