In our workshop, you will learn the basics of Transylvanian Saxon leatherworking – an artistic craft with a long history.

Under the expert guidance of @boghianuwe and his son Thomas, we will create our own leather works, such as bracelets, decorated with traditional patterns and techniques.

– Introduction to the history and symbolism of Transylvanian Saxon leather art

– Practical instructions for working and decorating leather

– Production of a personalised bracelet to take home

– Creative exchange in a pleasant atmosphere

Who is it for:

The workshop is aimed at anyone who enjoys designing & crafting – no previous experience is required.

 The Mobile Library of the German Cultural Center is a compact version of the main library, offering a carefully curated selection of literature for children, youth, and adults. This dynamic space promotes reading through interactive activities, games, and craft workshops inspired by books. The aim of the Mobile Library is to bring the joy of reading closer to the community, encouraging active engagement and creativity among all age groups.

 Join us for an engaging children’s reading workshop hosted by our mobile library! This special event is designed to activate and enliven the space around the mobile library, offering a delightful experience for young readers. Our sessions will feature carefully selected books, curated by our expert team, with each reading followed by fun, interactive activities.

For instance, if we read a story about a rabbit, children can participate in creative activities like cutting out or coloring rabbit-themed crafts. These activities are designed to reinforce the themes of the stories and make the reading experience more memorable.

The workshop will be led by dedicated volunteers who are passionate about bringing stories to life for children. We look forward to welcoming young readers and their families to this vibrant community event!

Recycling can be fun! From scraps to sheets, at the Nocrich Scout Center I experimented with recycling paper. That’s how Paper Factory was born, a personal project I developed while volunteering.

Working with pulp and texture allowed me to explore materiality and discover new ways of creating handmade paper.

There are endless ways to create. Whether through natural pigments or by encapsulating a glimpse of nature and landscape, the process can be both playful and deeply meaningful.

IImmerse yourself in the history of Transylvania – in a creative and innovative way!
In this special workshop, you have the opportunity to discover Holzmengen Fortified Church in a completely new way: by painting your 3D-printed model of the castle! Using brushes and paint, you will bring the digitally recorded cultural heritage to life.
Radu and Raluca are passionate about preserving Transylvanian fortified churches. Their goal: to capture them as they exist today – using state-of-the-art technology, including drone flights, 3D image processing and 3D printing. They make the resulting models accessible online via QR codes – and now you can touch and paint them too!
This workshop combines the past and the future and invites you to become part of preserving our cultural heritage.
Participation is free of charge, but a donation for the association Europäisches Jugendbegegnungszentrum Kirchenburg Holzmengen e.V. (EJBZ) is requested.

If you like to have fun while working out, we have the perfect class for you! With a variety of upbeat and catchy songs playing in the background, combined with dynamic dance choreography, this class is a natural endorphin booster in a full-body workout!
Also, participating in Zumba classes can significantly boost your self-confidence: improving your dance moves and physical health in a fun, informal setting can make you feel more comfortable with your body.

Join us for a gentle yet energizing flow that harmoniously blends Hatha, Kundalini, and Himalayan Kriya Yoga practices. This holistic session is designed to awaken your inner vitality, balance your energy, and calm the mind.

Through breathwork, mindful movement, and meditative stillness, you’ll learn to release tension, improve flexibility, and cultivate inner peace. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this class offers a safe and nurturing space to deepen your connection with yourself and embrace the present moment with awareness and gratitude.

Come with an open heart, leave with a renewed sense of clarity, vitality, and harmony.

Everyday, from 10 AM to 18 PM you will have the change to engage in a treasure hunt, which promises to be an exciting adventure for participants. This unique treasure hunt invites attendees to explore the fortified church and uncover captivating stories and legends tied to the association’s history. The activity is designed to be completed at your own pace, typically taking around 30 to 45 minutes.

Participants will receive challenge sheets from the information point, detailing various tasks and clues to follow. These sheets are integral to the treasure hunt, guiding individuals through a series of thought-provoking and entertaining challenges.

This interactive experience not only highlights the cultural heritage of the area but also fosters a deeper connection between the participants and the local community.

After you have filled in your sheets, please leave them at the Info point. We will extract a winner, that will receive a double invitation for next year.

Join us on an immersive tour of the Fortified Church of Hosman, where history comes alive through captivating stories and rich cultural insights. Our tour guide will ensure everyone enjoys the experience. Lasting approximately 15-20 minutes, the tour covers five key stations, including the church’s origins, the unique elements of its fortifications, and the story of the Transylvanian Saxons.

Learn about the site’s transformation over time, discover the symbolism behind the church’s architecture, and gain insight into the lives of the Saxons, both past and present. Suitable for all ages, this engaging tour invites you to step back in time and explore one of Transylvania’s hidden gems.

Yodelling is an ancient tradition in the Alpine countries. Yodelling has also found its way into children’s songs. We will learn a well-known children’s song with a simple yodelling chorus.
Afterwards, we can sing ‘Live is Life’ together to celebrate the joy of life.

Children aged 3 to 99 can participate! No minimum number of participants!

Duration: 30 min

The Jaw’s harp (drimba/drâmba) is a very simple and ancient musical instrument used from Siberia to the Alps, including Romania. We will try to coax the first notes out of the Jaw’s harp and feel the power of the instrument.

Maximum number of participants: 4 people (young people and adults)

Duration: 1 hour

Step back in time and embrace the beauty of nature with a ride on the historic Mocănița narrow-gauge railway! Lovingly restored by dedicated volunteers from Asociatia Prietenii Mocanitei, this charming train journey departs from the Hosman train station and offers an unforgettable experience through the picturesque Hârtibaciu Valley.
Route: Departing from Hosman train station, the Mocănița will take you on a scenic adventure, showcasing breathtaking views of the Carpathian Mountains and the serene landscapes of the Hârtibaciu Valley, before returning to the same station.
Schedule: 23rd August: 10:00 & 17:00, 24th August: 10:00 & 17:00
Tickets are limited, so make sure to reserve yours in advance. Purchase your tickets here. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience a living piece of history and enjoy the natural beauty of one of Romania’s most enchanting regions.

Sonnenallee – a humorous yet thought-provoking comedy about growing up in the GDR in the 1970s, told from the perspective of a group of teenagers who live right next to the Berlin Wall.
The film will be shown by the German Cultural Centre in Sibiu in German Language with English subtiles (FSK 12).

SCHAUFENSTER ENKELGENERATION – SPRACHE UND IDENTITÄT (Showcase Grandchildren’s Generation) is an international internet film project by the Goethe-Institut that portrays young people from the German minority. The project has already been carried out in several Central and Eastern European countries. The project in Romania focuses on four young people between the ages of 25 and 33 from different regions of Romania where there is a historical German minority. In the visual portraits, they provide a brief insight into the emotional world of their generation, addressing the question of what role the German language still plays in shaping their identity today, what place it occupies in their everyday lives, and to what extent their own multilingualism is perceived as a valuable and beneficial asset in an increasingly complex Europe.

From school to studio, @worksheep_studio has been shaping the next generation of animators since 2008, and creating award-winning films along the way. With music videos for bands like Vița de Vie, Robin and the Backstabbers, Coma, Subcarpați, plus short films like Suruaika (selected at 60+ festivals worldwide), the Worksheep family keeps pushing the boundaries of animation.

This Sunday at Holzstock, we’re bringing some of our favorite works to the big screen!