Culture

Life Beyond the Sight: About possession, happiness and human encounters

There are people who at first glance give the impression of having everything in life. They appear like the epitome of what one might call "perfect": wealth, power, beauty and success seem to them... [...]

Landscape full of contrasts: Lusatia forests and their hidden diversity

The Lusatia forests form an extensive landscape that changes between sandy soils, moist depressions and extensive pine stands. Anyone who enters this region quickly realizes that it is filled with a special calm that is in the game... [...]

The Spremberg Tower in Cottbus: History and its importance for Lusatia

The Spremberger Tower is one of the most prominent historical buildings in the town of Cottbus, which is deeply rooted in the history of the Lausitz region. This building is not only a witness of bygone times, but also symbolizes... [...]

The living history of the fortress town of Peitz

It creates the feeling of a small town that not only preserves its history, but also keeps it alive in every street, every watercourse and every view over the wide plain, because Peitz is an atmosphere in the middle of the Spree-Malxe lowlands. [...]

Pśza – What social function the spinning room once had

The spinning room - known in Lower Sorbian as Pśeza - was an important social and cultural element in the Sorbian villages. It was born from community work and became a central institution for the preservation of traditional... [...]

Lusatian personalities: Do Lusatia consider the cradle of philosophical thinking in modern times?

The prominent role of Lusatia in the development of philosophical thought is not only revealed in the works of individual thinkers, but is also reflected in the overall social spirit of optimism of this region. The connection of nature,... [...]

Lusatian personalities: Wilhelm von Polenz and the literary soul of the Lusatia

Wilhelm von Polenz comes from the old Lusatian noble family Polenz and has done a lot for the Lusatian literature throughout his life, whereby his work goes far beyond the mere writing of texts and deep in... [...]

Thanksgiving between continents: the combination of festival culture in Texas and the Lusatia

The tradition of Thanksgiving is of deep importance in many rural regions, reflected in the customs and celebrations in both Texas and Lusatia. The gratitude for the fruits of the fields... [...]

Modern everyday costume – the Lusatian Sorbs and their cultural identity

The cultural identity of the Lusatian Sorbs is a multi-layered network of language, lived traditions, traditional customs and the everyday routines that shape life in the Sorbian villages and cities. Not only the Sorbian language,... [...]

Magic of the morning – walks in the Lusatian forests as an underestimated source of local recreation

A walk in the Lusatian forests in the morning stands out from other nature experiences because the first daylight gently falls through the dense canopy and creates a unique play of light and shadow. in... [...]

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The Sorbian Artists’ Association acts as a representative of the interests in the field of Sorbian fine arts

the > >Sorbian Artists' Association<< plays a central and important role in the distribution, cultivation and promotion of Sorbian culture. With a large number of targeted initiatives, projects and events, this association is committed to the... [...]
The magic of the half-timbered farms in the Spreewald: A special kind of retreat

Imagine you enter a very special place where time seems to stand still and the past comes to life. the > >Habhtfwerkhof Spreewald<< with its historical roots, which date back to the year 1340,... [...]
Preglsaalz – A traditional dish from Lusatia

Präglsaalz is a classic and very traditional dish that is rooted deep in the culinary history of Lusatia. The name "Präglsaalz" comes from the word "Prägln", which means something like "crispy" in the regional dialect... [...]
The cultural identity of the Sorbs and their importance for the region

The Lusatian Sorbs are not only carriers of a unique language, but also a variety of traditions and customs that are deeply rooted in their history. their festivals and art forms, be it the famous Sorbian dance... [...]