Gladigau: Low German village theater inspires thousands of visitors!

Gladigau: Low German village theater inspires thousands of visitors!

Gladigau, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland - Gladigau, a charming village in Saxony-Anhalt with around 300 inhabitants, is not only known for its picturesque half-timbered houses and well-kept front gardens, but also for its lively cultural heritage. The Romanesque church, which shapes the village picture, is particularly striking. Here in Gladigau the Low German theater is blooming, which has earned an excellent reputation over the years. Every year, thousands of spectators from cities such as Munich and Rostock flock into the village to experience the productions of the unique ensemble that consists entirely of amateur actors - these are all residents of Gladigau. wdr has reported that it has now been recognized as an immaterial cultural heritage.

The theater has set itself the task of artistically maintaining the Altmarker Platt, a variant of Low German. In recent years, interest in this special language, which has been spoken in the region for several hundred years, has strengthened. The research project "Low German in Saxony-Anhalt" (NISA) examines in addition to structural peculiarities of the Altmarker Platts and lets Gladigau act as one of six reference locations. Osterburg emphasizes that the project aims to strengthen the perception and spread of this linguistic diversity.

cultural highlights and important projects

A promising program of the Gladigauer Dorftheater is on the plan. The tickets for the 21st season were sold on February 18, 2023, and the premiere of the new piece, "Men's nation - do you still or Büst du Al Doot?", Followed on March 4, 2023. The performances take place on several dates, including the 5th, 10th and 11th March 2023 (see below for details).

• 04.03.2023 | 7:00 p.m. (Premiere)
• 05.03.2023 | 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
• 10.03.2023 | 7:00 p.m.
• 11.03.2023 | 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
• 12.03.2023 | 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
• 17.03.2023 | 7:00 p.m.
• 18.03.2023 | 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
• 19.03.2023 | 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
• 24.03.2023 | 7:00 p.m.
• 25.03.2023 | 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
• 26.03.2023 | 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.

Low German in focus

The importance of Low German can be felt in the entire Saxony-Anhalt. It is a language of its own, which is not only vital for the culture there, but is also supported politically. The signing of the "European Charter of Regional and Minority Languages" shows that one wants to actively promote linguistic diversity. Culture Saxony-Anhalt emphasizes that measures are taken to make Low German visible and accessible to the younger generation. There are numerous initiatives to bring Low German closer to children in schools, for example through the "Middle Business Dictionary" or the "Plattdütschbüdel", which offers a variety of play and learning materials.

In Gladigau, not only theater is played, but also worked with a lot of commitment to keep the Low German language alive. The village picture of Gladigau remains in its cultural uniqueness and at the same time attracts curiosity from the outside. A place where the roots of the region remain alive through tradition and commitment.