Program (Subject to alterations)

 

Thursday, 26.6.2025 in Bautzen

9.00 hrs./
10.30 hrs.

performance for children and students in Bautzen, on the main stage of the German-Sorbian People's Theatre in Bautzen

 

 

17.00 hrs.

media presentation, welcoming and introduction of guest-ensembles in the House of Sorbs/Haus der Sorben, Postplatz 2, Bautzen

18.00 hrs.

Parade through the city of Bautzen/Budyšin from the Postplatz, through Karl-Marx-Straße, Lauengraben, Reichenstraße to the "Kornmarkt" next to the tower "Reichenturm" – there: short presentation

19:30 hrs.

Inauguration and gala-programme
on the main stage of the German-Sorbian People's Theatre in Bautzen

 

 

 

Friday, 27.6.2025 in Drachhausen/Lower Lusatia

18:00 hrs.

Entrée with music and children programme

19:00 hrs.

"Variety of International Folklore"
international folklore and culinary specialities in farmsteads
 

23:00 hrs.

 "Hochoza-Special" – modern folklore with the "Popsorben"

 

 

 

Saturday, 28.6.2025 in Crostwitz

13:00 hrs

Cultural colloquium

15.00 hrs.

"Intangible cultural heritage" – special music and folklore in the farmstead Krahl in Crostwitz

15:00 hrs

Opening of the traditional handicraft market and regional market, which is open all day

15:00 hrs.

"In the land of happy children" – Programme prepared by children and youth cultural groups from Lusatia in farmstead Krautschick

17:30 hrs.

The Sorbian National Ensemble Bautzen presents its programme

19:00 hrs.

"Farmers' traditions throughout the year of the native region"
music, dances, singing and culinary specialities from all over the world in the farmsteads
 

23:00 hrs

"Crostwitz Special" – youth programme

 

 

 

Sunday, 29.6.2025 in Crostwitz (all supplies in Crostwitz)

10:00 hrs.

Festive church service in several languages at the fairground (open air)

11:30 hrs.

Traditional handicraft market and regional market, which is open all day

13:00 hrs.

Festive parade of all participants from the church to the fairground

14:00 hrs.

Thematic programme of Sorbian Lusatian folklore groups

15.30 hrs.

Festival finale
Artistic highlights from the programme of our participating groups