The past is not forgottenby John Clarke May is History Month, and the Barossa German Language Association, together with theGerman Heritage Group and Friends of the Lutheran Archives, presented the annualseminar day at the Langmeil Centre, this year entitled Finders, Keepers, Storytellers:Exploring SA German Histories. The past is in our memories. It’s in the landscape.… Continue reading Recap: History Seminar Day May 2025
WHEN: Saturday 9th August 2025 WHERE: Nuriootpa Footie Oval / Rovers Football Clubrooms, 13 Penrice Road, Nuriootpa SA 5355
Finders, Keepers, Storytellers: Exploring SA German Histories A restored cottage, recorded songs, recipes, baptism, business, naturalisation, wills, a lost village, a shattered tombstone, state or local archives, private or community initiatives, including the Bethany app, Hills Local Wiki and Wendish Trail. Gather, hold, show, share, and tell diverse stories and preserve our heritage. Lunch included.… Continue reading History Festival Seminar, Saturday 10th May
We are pleased to bring you the Autumn / Herbst edition of Das Blatt. We thank everyone who provided content for their contribution to making this edition possible. Big thank you to John for writing the K u K articles and most of the photos, Gerlinde for her input and editing, Sarah in Denmark for her… Continue reading Das Blatt Autumn 2025
The new year is here, and we’re excited to share some of the wonderful activities planned for 2025! Mark your calendars and join us for a year filled with language, culture, and community. Upcoming Events & Activities German Classes Resume Kaffee und Kuchen Looking Ahead – Save the Dates! We have plenty more planned for… Continue reading Herzlich Willkommen – A Warm Welcome to the BGLA in 2025!
A Year to Remember at Barossa German Language Association (BGLA) This past year has been a busy and fulfilling one for the Barossa German community. We welcomed wonderful speakers at our Kaffee und Kuchen afternoons, sharing stories of our connections between Germany and Australia. A big thank you to all speakers who presented at Kaffee und Kuchen… Continue reading Dankeschön! We thank you for supporting us in 2024
The context for a Barossa Culture Precinct and Study Centre The Barossa is famed for food and wine. Its German and indigenous heritage is less well known. But German heritage although invisible in advertising the Barossa is evident in viticulture, in architecture of churches, in cemeteries and in museums, and in names of people, places,… Continue reading Barossa Culture Precinct
by John Clarke Making Musical Connections Music has always brought people together, whether to sing, play an instrument in a group, or simply to listen. The Kegelstatt Ensemble’s “Barossa Deutsch” Konzert brought people from Adelaide and all parts of the Barossa Valley to the Langmeil Lutheran Church, Tanunda to experience an extraordinary programme that brought… Continue reading Recap: Barossa Deutsch Konzert
Adelaide German Week ’24 Barossa Deutsch Konzert in Tanunda Bookings are now open for the “Barossa Deutsch” Konzert, a chamber music concert by the renowned Kegelstatt Ensemble that is being held live at the Langmeil Centre in Tanunda on September the 15th. Concert from 2-4pm. Hospitality of food and wine afterwards. Cost: $45 pp or $40 Concession/ StudentOptional:… Continue reading Barossa Deutsch Konzert