Overview

• Approximately 1,500 Catholic Sorbian riders participated in nine horse processions across the Sorbian Lausitz region on Easter Sunday 2025, proclaiming the resurrection message through song and prayer.
• Ralbitz hosted one of the largest processions, with around 270 riders, including 16 first-time participants identifiable by green myrtle wreaths on their coats.
• The Ostritz ecumenical Ostersaatreiten, a seed-blessing procession that began in 1993, marked its 396th edition this year, blending faith with agricultural traditions.
• Tourists and locals gathered in large numbers to witness the festively dressed riders, highlighting the event's significance for regional tourism and cultural preservation.
• Peruvian cook Helery Hantschick provided meals for the Ralbitz riders, emphasizing the community effort behind sustaining this cherished tradition.