Culture under pressure: Meeting in Cottbus for the preservation of rare traditions!
Culture under pressure: Meeting in Cottbus for the preservation of rare traditions!
On July 2, 2025, people with rare crafts meet in Cottbus to preserve intangible cultural heritage. As Die Zeit , the Ministry of Culture Brandenburg organizes this important meeting to promote the exchange, networking and advice between the participants. Minister of Culture Manja Schüle emphasizes that Brandenburg is a country with a rich intangible cultural heritage that needs to be preserved.
But what exactly does this intangible cultural heritage include? It is the lively everyday cultures that are passed on from generation to generation. These include dance, theater, music, oral traditions, customs and festivals. A look at the nationwide list of intangible cultural treasures shows that there are currently 168 entries. Among these is the tiled stove building, a tradition that is particularly rooted in Brandenburg.
Kachelofenbau: A manual inheritance
As from the portal of the Brandenburg Ministry for Science, Research and Culture in 2023 in the list of immaterial cultural heritage. This craft has its roots in the early Middle Ages when the first tiles were created on the potter's pane. Velten in Brandenburg, particularly around 1900, developed into a national center for tiled stove construction.
The network, which from the Velten Foundation, the Foundation of Velten, the Förderverein stove and ceramic museums Velten e. V. and the association 850 ° are supported, the aim of researching and passing on the knowledge of the tiled stove construction. This includes the mediation of the complete manufacturing process of tiles - from the creation of negative models in plaster to manual turning the tiles. Above all, emphasis is placed on traditional methods and sustainable building materials in order to make the heating systems more efficient and environmentally friendly.
traditions and customs
The list of explosive traditions from Brandenburg is long. In the nationwide directory there are remarkable entries that must be preserved. These include social customs and festivals of the Lausitzer Sorbs, the manual production of oral hollow and flat glass, as well as the preparation and use of traditional lime mortar. In addition, the Kaspertheater is very popular as a game principle and inspires young and old.
As you can see, this meeting in Cottbus is not only an opportunity for craftsman enthusiasts to exchange ideas, but also an essential step to maintain our cultural heritage. So if you have a good knack for traditions or are simply interested in the fascination of the craft, you should make a note of this appointment. Experience the past up close and at the same time make a valuable contribution to maintaining culture - that sounds like a perfect occasion!
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