Dobry dźeń a witajće k nam do Serbow - Welcome to our Sorbian region.

Like other nations the Sorbs have traditions which are an expression of their culture and their way of life, their desires and their hopes, their joys and their sense of humour. These traditions, which have developed out of the social environment of the rural population, are closely related to the agricultural working year and the church calendar.

In this little booklet we would like to introduce you to the wealth of traditions and customs which the Sorbs observe in their homeland in bilingual Lusatia in the winter season. Men and women from various places of individual ethnographic regions describe here the ways in which traditions of Sorbian customs have been preserved in their respective homes. Although it is mainly the given community that takes part in their observation, these events are a great experience for any visitor from outside the region. The following texts would like to be your guide on your excursions to one part of the rich cultural traditions and language of the Sorbs.