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Funding for the Danish minority: 872,500 euros for culture in Kiel!
Minority representative presents 872,500 euros to the Danish minority in Schleswig-Holstein to promote cultural projects.
Funding for the Danish minority: 872,500 euros for culture in Kiel!
An important funding decision was handed out in Kiel today. The minority representative Johannes Callsen presented Gitte Hougaard-Werner and Lasse Rodewald from the Sydslesvigsk Forening (SSF) with funding amounting to 872,500 euros for the years 2026 and 2027. This increase of 18,500 euros compared to the previous year is a sign of the appreciation of the Danish minority in Schleswig-Holstein.
The SSF, as the main organization of the Danish minority in southern Schleswig, plays a central role. Danish language and culture are an integral part of everyday life in the region, which Callsen made clear in his speech. “The Danish minority is a lively and indispensable part of our society,” he emphasized, emphasizing the importance of financial support for the planning security of cultural events such as concerts, plays and lectures.
Cultural diversity and identity
This funding is no coincidence. The Danish minority makes a significant contribution to the cultural diversity and identity in the German-Danish borderland. The SSF offers tailor-made offers for clubs, educational institutions and political organizations. A special highlight is the Flensborghus, which has been the cultural and organizational heart of the Danish minority since 1920. Here, borderland ambassadors regularly provide information about the history and present of the Danish minority and receive visiting groups from the entire region.
Those interested can find out more about Danish culture under the “Oplev Sydslesvig” project and find out about cultural sights and leisure activities in the borderland. This joint undertaking by all minority organizations aims to promote knowledge about the Danish minority and its history, which strengthens the foundations of regional coexistence.
In Schleswig-Holstein, around 50,000 people with German citizenship are part of the Danish minority. Protecting their interests is a central concern of the state government, which is also illustrated by the increase in funding. This investment is not just a financial subsidy, but a clear signal of the cultural diversity that enriches our social life.
The Danish minority and its organizations are not only carriers of a rich culture, but also active designers of life in the borderland. Thanks to such funding, the cultural heritage remains alive and offers a variety of opportunities to engage with Danish culture. Further information can be found on the websites of the Schleswig-Holstein Ministry and the Sydslesvigsk Forening.