Passow celebrates Slavic heritage: New table and dance evening in July!

Passow celebrates Slavic heritage: New table and dance evening in July!

History comes to life in the small town of Passow! At the western entrance to the town, a new information board has recently been adorned with the sight of pedestrians and drivers passing by. This board provides an informative overview of the Slavic ring wall, which has been a listed building since the 1950s. The commitment of Freddie K., a talented singer and volunteer monument conservator from Passow, made a significant contribution to the rediscovery of this historical object. She noticed the ring wall in 2020 and did everything she could to bring its significance to light. She looked at old documents in the Schwedt local history museum and at the State Office for Monument Protection.

The plaque was installed on June 12, 2025, and the official dedication is scheduled for June 20, 2025. Freddie K. wrote the text and her husband took care of the layout, while the city of Schwedt took care of the printing. This initiative has drawn attention not only to Slavic history, but also to the great importance that such sites represent for the region's cultural heritage.

Collaboration for history

Freddie K. received valuable support from experts, including archaeologist Kerstin Görlich and employees of various museums who contributed their expertise. Local entrepreneur Udo Jung noted that the wall was once larger and was removed by agricultural measures. This highlights the challenges that historic sites often face.

Freddie K. is planning further exciting projects in the near future, such as a viewing window at the site of a Germanic urn field. A mysterious cult site on the B 166 with rows of stones that converge on a central point is also being examined in more detail. There is a lot to discover!

It's starting soon!

Another highlight will be the event “The Slavs are coming”, which will take place from July 11th to 13th on the grounds of the “Kulturpalast” on Schwedter Chaussee. Performers from the Slavic village of Neustrelitz and the music group “Svantopolk” support the cultural performances. The highlight of the weekend will be a dance evening on July 12th, where live Slavic music will ensure a good atmosphere. Further topics have already been planned for next year, including the ancient Germanic culture in Passow.

But it wasn't just in Passow that Slavic history flourished again. There are fascinating archaeological sites like this even outside the Uckermark Groß Raden Archaeological Open Air Museum, where numerous Slavic castle complexes and settlements were excavated from 1950 to 1980 under the direction of Prof. Ewald Schuldt. One of the most important projects is the “Slavic temple site with ramparts”, which helped to create a picture of the life of the ancient Slavs in Mecklenburg.

The findings from excavations at the time show that the Slavic castles built in the 9th and 10th centuries were much more complex than previously assumed. These buildings, often arranged in circles with wooden grating and earth walls, still serve today as evidence of the impressive building style of the Slavs.

The Slavic settlement in Germany has a long history, dating back to the 7th century, when around a third of the country was Slavic. The remnants of this culture in the form of ramparts and round villages are important building blocks of our historical heritage in today's Germany. Slavic place names such as Berlin or Chemnitz are still reminiscent of this time and ensure that Slavic culture remains highly popular.

Freddie K. and the entire team in Passow have a good knack for stimulating interest in Slavic history. It remains exciting to see what the future holds for the cultures living in the region.