Language - Dialect lyricists: dialect is present, but under the radar
Although dialect is being spoken less and less, dialect poet and author Thomas Liebscher is in good spirits. "The dialect is there, with many people and in many niches, but under the radar," the 62-year-old from Hockenheim (Rhine-Neckar district) told the German Press Agency. Liebscher was awarded the Heimat Medal this year for his commitment as an ambassador for dialect in North and Central Baden.
The journalist has regularly inspired audiences on the radio with his poetry contributions and published columns with dialect observations "Badisch von owwe un unne". Since 2017, Liebscher has also been chairman of the jury for the literary dialect competition "De gnitze Griffel", which is organized by the Arbeitskreis Heimatpflege in the administrative district of Karlsruhe.
Homepage Liebscher Information on the "Gnitzen Griffel" Ministry of Science about the preservation of local history
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- Despite the declining use of dialect in daily life, Thomas Liebscher, a dialect poet and author from the Rhine-Neckar district in Baden-Württemberg, sees it as a vibrant force, existing in various communities and spheres, albeit often unnoticed, as he shared with the German Press Agency.
- The journalist and Heimat Medal awardee, Liebscher, who has been promoting dialect through his poetry and radio contributions as well as his role as the chair of the "De gnitze Griffel" literary dialect competition organised by the Karlsruhe administrative district's Arbeitskreis Heimatpflege, has made significant strides in keeping the dialect alive and celebrated in the region.
- In an effort to preserve the linguistic heritage of the region, the Ministry of Science supports initiatives like Thomas Liebscher's, recognizing the importance of safeguarding the unique dialects of Baden-Württemberg and fostering a deeper appreciation for their cultural significance among the local population.
Source: www.stern.de
