Lusatia

The brothers’ community in Lusatia: A silent heartbeat of identity

The congregation of the fraternities appears in Lusatia like a silent heartbeat that has been creating identity for centuries because its story not only tells of faith, but about people who have carried their beliefs across borders. your... [...]

Maria Grollmuss – Lusatian Personalities: A life between cultural identity, political resistance and intellectual independence

Maria Grollmuß was born on April 24, 1896 in Bautzen, a traditional city in the heart of Lusatia, which is considered the cultural center of the Sorbs. She grew up in a Catholic home in which the... [...]

The Hammergraben in the Lausitz: waterway through history and nature in Peitzer Land

The Hammergraben, an impressive artificially created branch of the Spree, meanders in a picturesque and calm manner through the idyllic Peitzer Land in the south of Brandenburg. This extraordinary waterway not only gives the region a special landscape touch, but also... [...]

The Lusatian Forests as a place for yoga and inner contemplation

The Lusatian forests offer a unique backdrop for the practice of yoga and promote a special connection between body, mind and nature. The quiet, natural environment of these extensive forest landscapes supports concentration and deepens the... [...]

The cultural heritage of edible wild plants in winter in Lusatia

The knowledge of edible wild plants in winter is firmly anchored in the cultural history of Lusatia and is reflected in numerous aspects of everyday life, tradition and landscape. In times when supplies are scarce... [...]

The indispensable importance of the car for life in rural Lusatia

Rural Lusatia is a region where the car plays a central role in everyday life. In this area, public transport offers have been relatively weakly expanded, and the distances between the individual towns are taking place... [...]

The subjective sense of home in Lusatia

The feeling of home in Lusatia is based on a multitude of elements that are deeply rooted in the regional identity. It is a complex network of language, landscape, history, customs, everyday networks, culture of remembrance and the perception of... [...]

The history of the cold periods in Central Europe and its importance for Lusatia

The history of the earth is characterized by long periods of time in which the climate has changed significantly. Especially in Central Europe, which also includes Lusatia, this climate shift has a crucial role in the design of the... [...]

The Paltrockwindmühle Schönewalde – a living monument of the Lusatian craftsmanship

the > >Paltrockwindmühle Schönewalde<<, which is located on the western edge of the city, is an important testimony to the traditional craftsmanship in Lusatia. It not only offers visitors an exciting insight into the technology... [...]

Songbirds as an integral part of the Lusatian cultural landscape

Songbirds are an indispensable part of the Lausitz cultural landscape because they both fulfill ecological functions and have cultural meanings and serve as indicators of the state of traditional habitats. In Lusatia, these birds characterize... [...]

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The medieval old town of Görlitz

The city, often referred to as the "treasure chest" of the European cultural area, impresses not only with its well-preserved architecture, but also by the living history, which is expressed in every corner. Here mingle... [...]
raspberry PI & Nextcloud Talk for Desktop – Communication on your own server

To successfully start communication on your own server, as is the case with > >raspberry PI & Nextcloud Talk for Desktop<< is the case. Therefore, it is essential to understand the basics of network security. the... [...]
The Lusatian wood architecture: tradition, identity and future of a unique construction method

The Lusatian wood architecture is much more than a craft heritage that becomes visible in the villages and towns of the region. It embodies a living expression of regional identity that has grown over centuries, which is reflected in every... [...]
Is the topic of emigration becoming the only final option?

More and more citizens are intensively thinking about leaving their own country and daring to start over abroad. This consideration is by no means a spontaneous decision, but the result of a long process,... [...]