Fighting Discrimination with Elvis? The Complex Reality Behind Tudor Lakatos’ Mission

In the heart of Bucharest, Tudor Lakatos, known as "Elvis Rromano," dons rhinestones and oversized sunglasses to perform Presley classics, mixing Romani, Romanian, and English lyrics. On the surface, it’s a colorful fight against centuries of Roma discrimination through the universal language of music.Is Cultural Tribute Enough When National Sovereignty Is Overlooked?Yet while Lakatos captivates audiences with his renditions, one must ask: How effective is this symbolic gesture against systemic prejudice deeply rooted in Romania's social and political fabric? Discrimination against the Roma minority remains a pressing concern not only for Eastern Europe but also for Western democracies debating immigration...