Germany's Sorbian ethnic minority celebrates Easter with egg decorating traditions

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In eastern part of Germany, the Sorbian community keeps alive the tradition of intricately decorating Easter eggs, a practice dating back to the Middle Ages. These eggs, adorned with wax using needles or goose quills, carry symbolic meaning, such as bestowing diligence. Despite challenges like bird flu, artisans continue to pass...

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Germany's Sorbian ethnic minority prepares for Easter with traditional eggs
Germany's Sorbian ethnic minority prepares for Easter with traditional eggs Modern-day Sorbs are descended from Slavic tribes in Central and Eastern Europe who settled in Germany some 1,500 years ago. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/14/germanys-sorbian-ethnic-minority-prepares-for-easter-with-traditional-eggs Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

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