Kretschmer and Woidke ask Merz to support the Sorbs
The Sorbs/Wends have been living in Lusatia for around 1,500 years. The descendants of Slavic tribes cultivate customs and traditions. Brandenburg and Saxony are pressing for further support.
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Lusatia celebrates international folklore festival
For the 15th time, the Domowina - the Lusatian Sorbs' association - is inviting people to the folklore festival. Visitors can expect performances from dance and music groups - and not just from ensembles from Germany.
Nature market in Lusatia showcases craftsmanship and ideas
Preserving tradition, shaping the future: In the district of Bautzen, traders and a Unesco project show how structural change can succeed. Saxony's environment minister sees this as a model for success.
Statnik re-elected as head of the Union of Lusatian Sorbs
The Sorbs rely on continuity in their representation of interests. The old and new Domowina leader calls on people to work to preserve the Sorbian language.
Sorbian: More stores in Bautzen advertise bilingually
The Sorbs are the smallest Slavic people living in Lusatia. Bilingual street signs are a common sight there. In Bautzen, more and more stores are now pointing out this special feature.
Almost 125,000 guests at the Deutsch-Sorbisches Volkstheater in 2024
One theater, two languages: A theater in Bautzen stages plays in German and Sorbian. At the beginning of the year, there is also a political message from the artistic director.
Sorbs expect clear commitment from new government
During the formation of a government, the potential coalition partners repeatedly receive demands from associations. The Sorbs also expect support on their own behalf.
Image campaign shows: Acceptance of Sorbian on the rise
Acceptance of the Sorbian language is growing. This is shown by a new evaluation of the Saxon image campaign "Sorbian? Of course".
Saxon constitution now also in Sorbian
In future, the constitution of the Free State of Saxony will also be available in Sorbian. The "Wustawa Swobodneho stata Sakskeje" was published to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sorbian Law, as announced by the state parliament in Dresden on Friday. "This edition advances the idea of a living con ..
Sorbian Christ Child gives blessing: language remains alive
Sorbian customs are practiced in Lower Lusatia before Christmas. One is the silent Christ Child who blesses the people. A language center sees the Sorbian language preserved.