Culture

A genius from the Lusatia – Lusatian personalities: Ehrenfried Walter von Tschirnhaus

Born in 1651 in Kieslingswalde near Görlitz, Ehrenfried Walter von Tschirnhaus was an extraordinary spirit that far surpassed the ways of thinking of his time. As a philosopher, mathematician, physicist and inventor, he embodied the pioneering spirit of the Enlightenment... [...]

A visionary spirit from the Lusatia – Lusatian personalities: Matthias Wenzel Jäckel

Lusatia has produced numerous outstanding personalities over the centuries, but only a few were able to work with such powerful artistic energy and impressive design as Matthias Wenzel Jäckel. Born in 1655 in Wittichenau,... [...]

The Kromlauer Park: A jewel as a photo motif and advertising medium for the Lusatia region

The Kromlauer Park, widely known as the Rhododendron and Azalea Park Kromlau, is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent and impressive natural and cultural treasures in Lusatia. With its extraordinary diversity of plants, ornately designed landscapes and historic buildings... [...]

Layering – the stylish onion look for every season

what please? layering? Yes, this term seems a bit bulky at first glance. It comes from English and simply means "layers". In German, this style is better known to us as "onion look". Especially in the... [...]

A true universal genius from Görlitz, which has distinguished itself in cartography, astronomy and mathematics – Lusatian personalities: Bartholomäus Sultetus

Lusatia has produced many brilliant minds, but few have left such a lasting influence as Bartholomäus Sultetus. Born in Görlitz in 1540, he embodied the spirit of the Renaissance in its purest form:... [...]

Johann Centurius von Hoffmannsegg – naturalist and formative personality of the Lusatia

Johann Centurius von Hoffmannsegg is connected to Lusatia in a way that has left deep traces both biographically and culturally. The fact that he was born in Rammenau and there as a member of the... [...]

Lusatian cultural history of the Sorbian language in the area around Löbau – insight into an extinct dialect

In the area around Löbau, there was once a Sorbian dialect that now only lives on in memories and linguistic archives. This former Sorbian dialect was an independent form of Upper Sorbian, characterized by unique linguistic features,... [...]

Lusatian personalities – Johann Gottlieb Fichte and the legacy of Rammenau

Johann Gottlieb Fichte comes from Rammenau and the rural origins still characterize the philosopher's local perception. The place of birth of Rammenau is understood as a biographical starting point, the Fichte growing up in a crafted environment and... [...]

Weather cabinet Oderwitz – Center for weather observation and education in the Lausitzer Bergland

The Oderwitz Weather Cabinet has developed a permanent place as a publicly accessible exhibition and educational center in the Lausitzer Bergland as an important contact point for weather studies and climate education. As a successor to the weather studio "Zittauer Gebirge", which is already in the... [...]

The formative role of the Lusatian Sorbs in the Peitz region

The traditional culture of the Lusatian Sorbs has shaped the cultural life in and around Peitz in a sustainable and profound way. In this unique region, past and present merge, because the Sorbian culture forms a constant core that... [...]

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The Basic Law and Direct Democracy

Direct democracy is an important part of our political landscape, and the Basic Law defines the instruments that enable citizens to actively participate in political decisions. People's legislation is an example of how citizens directly... [...]
Idea of a continuous rail-bound traffic corridor: A railway line for the future of Lusatia

The idea of a continuous rail-bound traffic corridor that connects Berlin with Liberec and Prague via Cottbus and Görlitz is more than an infrastructural project - it is a vision for a newly thought-out Central Europe region in which... [...]
The debate about the abolition of Christian holidays

The debate about the abolition of Christian holidays affects many people like an attack on identity, memory and social stability. Not as a factual reform, but as a cold offsetting exercise that wants to exchange culture for supposed productivity gains.... [...]
A look into the future: dual fluid reactor for Lausitz?

A new form of energy generation could change the future of the Lausitz region. The dual fluid reactor is an innovative technology that has the potential to provide cheap and efficient energy. What is the functioning of the dual fluid reactor? How are... [...]