Language and culture trip: Discover the Lower Sorbian world!

Language and culture trip: Discover the Lower Sorbian world!

In just a few weeks, the region is expecting an exciting event that will focus on the culture and language of the Lower Sorbian people. The School for Lower Sorbian Language and Culture invites you Language and cultural trip which will take place from September 24th to 28th, 2025 in the Sorbian and Wendish settlement area of ​​Lower Lusatia. The event is aimed primarily at anyone who wants to learn Lower Sorbian or have a better command of the language.

Participants can look forward to a varied program. From the first evening with oneSerbske blido(Sorbian regulars' table) in the Wendish Museum in Cottbus/Chóśebuz, numerous activities are planned. This includes language practice, museum visits, nature experiences and personal encounters that enable a deep immersion into Sorbian culture.

Cultural heritage of the Sorbs

The Lower Lusatia region, which forms the northern part of Lusatia, has a rich history to offer. The Sorbs, also known as Wends, are a Slavic people who have lived in this area for over 1000 years. The name Lausitz comes from the Old Sorbian word “ług” and can be translated as “swampy lowland covered with forest”. The Sorbs refer to themselves in their native language asSerby, while the term Wenden, which goes back to Roman historians, is often perceived as derogatory in Upper Lusatia.

In the city of Bautzen, which is considered the political and cultural center of the Sorbs, there are important institutions for the Sorbian language and culture. There are schools and kindergartens there where Sorbian is taught. The complex history of the Sorbs and Germans in the Bautzen area is visible through bilingual signage and the inclusion of Sorbian concerns in the municipal statutes. Bautzen.de reports on how these two ethnic groups have lived together harmoniously for generations.

Participation and registration

All interested parties are invited to register byAugust 31, 2025Register for the exciting language and cultural trip. You can contact us by phone on 0355 792829 or by email post@sorbische-wendische-sprachschule.de. Further information is also available on the website Sorbian and Wendish language school to find.

Take this opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Lower Sorbian world and familiarize yourself with the vibrant culture of this unique people - a trip that is not only educational but also enriching!