Krabat saga inspires 16,000 spectators in Schwarzkollm despite criticism!

Krabat saga inspires 16,000 spectators in Schwarzkollm despite criticism!

Schwarzkollm, Deutschland - This year's Krabat saga in Schwarzkollm, which ends on July 14, 2025, has experienced a real rush of visitors. Together with almost 16,000 people, I visited the impressive performances that not only look back on the fascinating Sorbian saga, but also offer modern theater. There were 16 performances in total, all of which were well attended, with around 990 guests per evening. Anton Fuchs, the head of the Krabat saga, draws a first conclusion and highlights the successful organization-the pension stands were well staffed, and parking problems were kept in chess.

The performance, which focused on the return of the mysterious "black miller" in a white robe in a white robe, surprised the audience with a new main actor couple: Marcel Walther as Krabat and Pauline Weschta as Hanka. In particular, the acting talent of Julia Henke, who took on the role of the "Čorna kmótra" (Dark Patin), was praised by the spectators and quickly turned out to be a crowd favorite.

part of the Sorbian cultural asset

The Krabat saga is not just a play, but part of a deeply rooted cultural heritage that shapes the history and identity of Sorbian ethnicity. The Sorben, who live in Lusatia, have traced their linguistic and cultural roots to the Slavic tribes that populated the area from the 7th century. Today the Sorbian language has around 60,000 speakers and is actively promoted by various institutions and clubs to master current challenges, especially through digitization. A further proof of the lively Sorbian culture are the traditional festivals such as the bird wedding and the Easter riding, which were included in the nationwide list of the intangible cultural heritage of the UNESCO in 2014.

The Krabat mill, a remarkable cultural center, has promised to fulfill the legend with life since 2012. The old mill, which burned down in the 19th century, was rebuilt with a new building in 2009 and today houses a restaurant, a beer garden, a mill barn and numerous other facilities that give visitors an insight into the life of Sorben.

criticism and suggestions for improvement

Despite the overwhelming response, there were also critical voices. Spectators expressed concerns that the performance would be too lengthy in some places and should have been better around the central figure Krabat. Anton Fuchs also criticized the insufficient number of toilets for the large number of visitors, while barrier-free Dixi toilets did not meet the requirements of a theater evening. These points should be taken into account in the planning of future events.

Overall, however, the Krabat-Saga 2025 was a nice expression of Sorbian tradition and culture and not only offered visitors exciting entertainment, but also a valuable insight into the cultural identity of Sorbs. The enthusiasm of the young actors and the warm atmosphere of the festival testify to be told about a proud story that is worth it.

The Krabat saga and the Kulturzentrum Krabat-Mühle are not only a magnet for tourists, but also an important place for the preservation and promotion of the Sorbian heritage that is deeply rooted in history.

If you want to learn more about the fascinating world of Sorbs and the Krabat saga, visit the Krabat saga websites under Sächsische.de href = "https://www.die-mark-online.de/krabat-saga-2025-schwarzkollm/"> The Mark Online as well as Kulturrats .