Preservation of Sorbian Culture and Language

Within the Domowina Regional Association “Michał Hórnik” Kamjenc | Kamenz, local groups and associations are committed to maintaining a vibrant Sorbian language and culture. They create spaces for encounter that bring together tradition and community life. The association’s area covers the municipalities of Chrósćicy | Crostwitz, Njebjelčicy | Nebelschütz, Pančicy-Kukow | Panschwitz-Kuckau, Ralbicy-Róžant | Ralbitz-Rosenthal and Worklecy | Räckelwitz.

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Župa “Michał Hórnik” Kamjenc | Regional Association “Michał Hórnik” Kamenz

The Domowina Regional Association “Michał Hórnik” Kamjenc | Kamenz benefits from a distinctive situation: in the municipalities of Chrósćicy | Crostwitz, Njebjelčicy | Nebelschütz, Pančicy-Kukow | Panschwitz-Kuckau, Ralbicy-Róžant | Ralbitz-Rosenthal and Worklecy | Räckelwitz, which are predominantly Catholic, more than 50% of the population are Sorbs. This facilitates the preservation and continuation of the Sorbian language and culture, which in this region are deeply rooted in the close connection between religion and national identity.

The growing number of women wearing traditional costume at festivals and weddings reflects a strengthened awareness of their own identity.

Founded on 24 July 1921 and named after Michał Hórnik, an important patron of Sorbian literature, the association brings together four local groups and 21 cultural associations. With more than 1,000 members in the Sorbian core settlement area, the Regional Association actively contributes to the preservation and further development of Sorbian identity. Numerous events foster a sense of togetherness and reflect the region’s cultural diversity – ranging from traditional folklore to contemporary music projects and rock bands.

The Catholic faith plays a key role in maintaining the Sorbian language in the region. Almost all church services are also held in Sorbian, providing the church with an important space for sustaining the language. Schools in the region are equally crucial: safeguarding Sorbian school locations is a fundamental prerequisite for the survival of the Sorbian people.



Regional Spokesperson

Katharina Jurkowa | Jurk
Regional Representative in the Regional Association “Michał Hórnik” Kamjenc | Kamenz
035796 96-254
katharina.jurkowa@domowina.de
  • Represents Domowina in the Regional Association “Michał Hórnik” Kamjenc | Kamenz with a focus on Sorbian interests in the region
  • Contact person for Sorbian associations, organisations, friends and supporters of Sorbian culture
  • Advises local councils on measures to promote and protect Sorbian identity
  • Supports municipalities in considering Sorbian concerns in planning and development
  • Identifies needs for action in implementing legal provisions on Sorbian culture and language
  • Analyses and forwards regional concerns to Domowina’s Main Office
     

Committees / Representation of Domowina:

  • Member of the Selection Committee for the EU LEADER programme, Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape (OHTL)
  • Board member of OHTL e.V.
  • Supports the International Folklore Festival ŁUŽICA – ŁUŽYCA – LAUSITZ 
  • Chairwoman of Domowina’s Works Council
     

Volunteering:

  • Chairwoman of the Sorbian School Association e.V.
  • Co-chair of the Committee for the International Folklore Festival Łužica – Łužyca – Lausitz 2025
  • Municipal councillor in Chrósćicy | Crostwitz
  • Board member of the Regional Association “Michał Hórnik”
  • Board member of the local association “Am Steinbruch” Hórki | Horka