Cottbus celebrates: 1st German-Polish citizens' festival with wine and culture!

Cottbus celebrates: 1st German-Polish citizens' festival with wine and culture!

Things will be really colorful in Cottbus from June 20th to 22nd, 2023, because the city is celebrating its first German-Polish citizens' festival. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the town twinning with Zielona Góra, also known as Chóśebuz, visitors can expect a festival full of wine, cuisine and cultural contributions from both cities. How Niederlausitz Current According to reports, the festival takes place on Klosterplatz, which is embedded between the Wendish Church and the city wall and offers a quiet atmosphere.

The festival is dedicated to the theme of “wine and cuisine” and is complemented by a special cultural program in which artists from Cottbus and Zielona Góra perform. This includes different music styles such as jazz, accordion and rock'n'roll, which create a lively atmosphere. The official opening will take place on Friday, June 20th at 3 p.m. and the festival will remain open on all three days. This weekend, families and friends can look forward to a diverse selection, ranging from regional wines to Polish and German specialties.

Culinary diversity and wine tradition

The focus of the community festival is on the culinary delicacies of both countries, which invite you to feast. The wine tradition around Zielona Góra is also honored here, certainly a highlight for wine lovers. Visitors have the opportunity to borrow a special anniversary wine glass bearing the coats of arms of Cottbus and Zielona Góra as well as the “50 years” logo. Particular attention is paid to the fact that the wine is only served in this glass, which can be found in the fenced-in festival area.

The organizers also thought about entertainment. Regionally well-known artists will be on stage and delight guests with music from both countries. The aim is to create a celebration of friendship and cultural diversity Cottbus.de underlined.

We are excited to see whether this new community festival will remain a permanent part of the city festival. But for now: Let's enjoy the festival and take advantage of the opportunity to experience the culinary and cultural diversity up close! The city of Cottbus is looking forward to numerous visitors who want to celebrate together with their Polish friends.

Further information and details about the festival offer can be found here Lausitz dates.