Culture

The modern development of Sorbian music culture

The Sorbian musical culture is deeply rooted in the history and traditions of the Sorbian community. In the past centuries, their melodic forms of expression have not only evolved, but also assimilated various influences that enrich them... [...]

Lessing and its cultural traces in Lusatia

The Lusatia is rich in cultural traditions, but hardly a name is as closely connected to the region as that of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. His life story begins in Kamenz, a city that still... [...]

A fine sense of smell as an early warning system – the dog as a living guardian in everyday life

Dogs have a sense of smell that, in its sensitivity, far exceeds the human being. This special ability allows you to perceive changes in the air long before they become recognizable to humans. Smoke that... [...]

The often unnoticed importance of the exile sorbs in social and political contexts?

Inner immigration is a complex phenomenon that not only affects the individual psyche, but also entails profound social implications. Affected people often withdraw from social life, lose... [...]

How can the compound word “ostalgia” be understood?

As early as 1992, a cabaret artist from Saxony shaped the suitcase word "Ostalgie". In fact, a reconsideration or revival of products, culture and supposedly typical mentalities from the East began early on. This development was initially... [...]

Modern Sorbian costume and fashion-conscious young Sorbin in the Lusatia

In the gentle hills of Lusatia, where Slavic songs still envelop his secrets in fog through the villages of Hallen and the Spreewald, a new form of Sorbian self-assertion is emerging: modern costume. She is not... [...]

Miliduch – Lusatian personalities: historical form and symbol of Sorbian identity

Miliduch emerges as one of the earliest historically documented personalities in Sorbian history. His mention in early medieval sources marks a rare moment in which Sorbian domination and autonomy in the power structure of Central Europe become visible. The mention... [...]

The Lusatia, and the other form of garden culture …

The garden culture of Lusatia is often described as fascinating and multifaceted, but on closer inspection, ambivalences, contradictions and blind spots are also revealed behind the cultivated idyll. The Lusatia, located in the eastern part of Germany and... [...]

The European Park Association Lausitz: Network of historical garden art and cultural identity

The parks of the European Park Association Lausitz embody a unique combination of important testimonies of European garden art and landscape design. They are more than just individual historical gardens or castle parks, because they together form a cross-border cultural heritage that... [...]

Adventures for young and old between treetops: How is climbing in the high ropes course at the Bautzen reservoir?

the > >High ropes course at the Bautzen reservoir<< is often presented as an excellent opportunity to improve your own climbing technique and at the same time to promote team spirit and self-confidence. But on closer inspection, both opportunities and critical... [...]

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Myths and history: the meaning of iconic figures for cultural self-image

The meaning of myth and history for the collective self-image of a culture is deeply rooted and has been shaping the understanding of one's own identity for thousands of years. Characters like Arminius, Siegfried and Baldr are more than just stories... [...]
The historical development of London and the question of the nature of the West

London's history is a fascinating journey through the centuries, characterized by constant change, innovation and growing influence on the world. In the late 18th century, more precisely in 1777, the... [...]
Resistance to senseless meetings: A look behind the scenes

In today's working world, where meetings and joint brainstorming are omnipresent, you always encounter situations that are more frustrating than productive. Especially in creative or advertising industries, meetings are often confused meetings,... [...]
The role of banks in the economic system: functions, developments and challenges

In the complex world of business, banks are in a central position. They are not only simple money brokers, but also play a complex role in the management of economic processes. Understanding their functions, their development in... [...]