"The Saxon term 'Budzsch' has been named Word of the Year for 2023."
The annual Saxon Word of the Year ceremony, a significant event for preserving and promoting the Saxon dialect, took place at the Dresden Boulevard Theater this Tuesday morning. The Ilse-Bähnert Foundation, an organisation dedicated to saving endangered Saxon words, has been crowning the Saxon word of the year since 2008.
This year's chosen word, "Budzsch", was announced as the Saxon word of the year for 2022. The versatile term, according to jury member Peter Ufer, has a diverse meaning, making it a fitting representation of the Saxon dialect's richness and vitality.
The Saxon Word of the Year event serves as a cultural platform, bringing public and media attention to the dialect, fostering pride among speakers and the local population, and actively documenting and curating contemporary Saxon words. By doing so, it helps keep the dialect dynamic and relevant for younger generations.
The event's prestigious location at the culturally prominent Dresden Boulevard Theater reinforces the dialect's cultural significance within the capital of Saxony. The ceremony gains visibility and prestige, emphasising the importance of the Saxon dialect as an integral part of the German language.
The Ilse-Bähnert Foundation aims to promote the Saxon dialect as a vital component of the German language, and the Saxon Word of the Year event is a key initiative in achieving this goal. The foundation seeks to preserve the dialect in a time when regional dialects are increasingly endangered by standardization and globalization.
By crowning "Budzsch" as the Saxon word of the year, the Ilse-Bähnert Foundation and the jury have highlighted the importance of preserving and promoting the Saxon dialect, ensuring it remains a living linguistic form that reinforces regional identity in Dresden and throughout Saxony.
[1] Source: Ilse-Bähnert Foundation website [2] Source: Dresden Boulevard Theater website
In light of the rich history and cultural significance of the Saxon dialect, the annual Saxon Word of the Year ceremony, held at the prestigious Dresden Boulevard Theater, serves as a platform for promoting sustainable living by preserving and documenting contemporary Saxon words. This event, dedicated to saving endangered Saxon words, aims to keep the dialect dynamic and relevant for younger generations, making it an essential part of home-and-garden lifestyle choices that foster regional pride.
