Max Lindow: Low German honor for the 150th birthday in Fahrenwalde!

Max Lindow: Low German honor for the 150th birthday in Fahrenwalde!

Fahrenwalde, Deutschland - in the small community of Fahrenwalde, in the picturesque district of Vorpommern-Greifswald, a very special festival is celebrated today. On the occasion of the 150th birthday of the renowned Low German home poet Max Lindow, there is a service in his beloved dialect. This solemn occasion is not only a tribute to the poet, but also a sign of appreciation for the Low German language, for whom Lindow was a passionate advocate throughout his life. As NDR , a special additional sign called "Farenwoll" at the town is also inaugurated to honor Lindow's place of birth.

Max Lindow, who was born in Fahrenwalde in 1875 and grew up as the son of a teacher, is considered the most influential dialect dialect of the Uckermark. His life's work not only includes writing poems and stories, but also a tireless efforts in the class of Low German. His deep connection to this culture is also reflected in his “bi us to hus” published in 1921, where he indicates the neglect of Low German. At the festival event in Prenzlau, which was also dedicated to the festival year, hundreds of guests came together to celebrate Lindow's legacy. More than 160 visitors, including descendants and dialect representatives, laughed and sang Low German songs - a real highlight for all fans of this beautiful language.

ceremony in Prenzlau

Only a few weeks ago the all -encompassing celebration took place on May 27, 2025 for his anniversary in Prenzlau. Organized by the Max-lindow-Literaturgesellschaft , the event comprised a great mix of articles, including from the rainbow school in Brüssow, the songs of Lindows. The well -known Dr. Reinhard Schmook held the laudation and reported Lindow's fight against the abuse between Low German and urban dialects. This lively atmosphere brought the past back and made the relevance of the Low German language more than clear today.

A look into the future

The celebrations around Max Lindow are by no means over. Another important date is already at the corner: the opening of the exhibition "Bi to Hus - The World of Max Lindow" in the Heimatmuseum Strasburg, which is planned for early August 2025. This exhibition is deeper into Lindow's world and shows how closely the life and work of the poet are connected to the region.

Max Lindow was a pioneer in the promotion of the Low German language and inspired countless people with his life's work. His contributions to the culture and the preservation of dialect are still of great importance. As Nordkurier it is important to bring the importance of this language closer to the younger generation. hold.