Contact

The Domowina Regional Association “Handrij Zejler” Wojerecy | Hoyerswerda is your point of contact for questions relating to the Sorbian language, culture and association work in the region. Our contact persons provide guidance, advice and support – whether in association activities, project work or in strengthening the use of Sorbian in everyday life.

 

Župa„Handrij Zejler“ | Regional Association “Handrij Zejler”
Domowinski dom | Domowina-Haus
Drjezdźanska dróha | Dresdener Straße 18
02977 Wojerecy | Hoyerswerda
Germany

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Contact


Gabriela Linakowa | Linack
Chair of the Regional Association "Handrij Zejler"
0172 2017 468
gabriela.linack@web.de
Lubina Dučmanowa | Dutschmann
Deputy Chairperson of the Regional Association "Handrij Zejler"
01522 8990 638
ldutschmann@googlemail.com
Birgit Hančikowa | Hantschick
Regional Representative in the Regional Association "Handrij Zejler" Wojerecy | Hoyerswerda
03571 47634-10
birgit.hancikowa@domowina.de
  • Represents Domowina in the Regional Association “Handrij Zejler” Wojerecy | Hoyerswerda, focusing on Sorbian affairs
  • Contact person for Sorbian associations, initiatives and organisations as well as friends and supporters of Sorbian culture
  • Advises councils and local authorities on projects promoting Sorbian language and culture
  • Supports municipalities in considering Sorbian concerns in local planning
  • Identifies needs for action in implementing legal obligations on Sorbian rights
  • Analyses and forwards regional concerns to Domowina’s Main Office
     

Committees / Representation of Domowina:

  • Member of the Advisory Board for Sorbian Affairs of the City of Wojerecy | Hoyerswerda
  • Member of the Working Group for the Sorbian Homeland Day in Wojerecy | Hoyerswerda
     

Volunteering:

  • Member of the cultural association Ćisk | Zeißig and Serbska bjesada Ćisk | Zeißig
  • Member of the dance and costume group Brětnja | Bröthen
  • Costume assistant in Ćisk | Zeißig, Židžino | Seidewinkel and Brětnja | Bröthen

Language Motivators – Support for the Sorbian Language

Within the Regional Association Wojerecy | Hoyerswerda, language motivators are actively engaged in the revitalisation of the Sorbian language. They promote the use of Sorbian in areas where it has declined in everyday life. In doing so, they support associations and interested individuals in:

  • the preservation of customs and traditions
  • events and projects
  • learning and using the Sorbian language

 

Frank Knobloch
Motivator for Sorbian Language in Lohsa, Spreetal, and Uhyst/Spree
035728 80540
frank.knobloch@domowina.de
Marija Šołćic | Scholze
Motivator for Sorbian Language in Wittichenau, Hoyerswerda, and Elsterheide
03571 601613
marija.solcic@domowina.de

ZARI – Network for Sorbian Language and Regional Identity

The Network for Sorbian Language and Regional Identity aims to address the loss of (linguistic) substance by strengthening and creating language spaces in line with regional needs. It enables creative, artistic and civic engagement and connects key regional actors. The long-term objective is the revitalisation of the Sorbian language.

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