Moving On: Mapping German Settlement Trails History Month Seminar Day: Saturday, 2nd May 2026. 9.30 am – 4 pm Registration forms available via Chris Leske: 0428 337 132 or email ejleske@internode.on.net As German ships brought more migrants each year and new generations of pioneer families from the Hills and Barossa sought land or work options,… Continue reading History Month Seminar Day 2026
The Barossa German Language Assoc. Invite you to our PICNIC IN THE PARK When: Sunday 17th May from 12.30pm Where: Coulthard Park, Nuriootpa (Vehicles enter from Walking track entrance, follow BGLA signs to picnic area near shelter shed) Bring: BYO function: Food, drinks, chairs/rug Supplied: Games for the children This is a fun event for… Continue reading BGLA Picnic in Park
Adelaide German Film Festival is BACK! 2026 HSBC German Film Festival returns to Adelaide from 6 May to 27 May. Taking place at Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas and Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas, the festival features a dynamic line-up of contemporary German cinema, direct from major festivals in Europe. Program: Browse an incredible lineup of films With a diverse program spanning genres, cultures, and… Continue reading German Film Festival
BAROSSA GERMAN LANGUAGE ASSOC. INC. – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING29 th September 2025PRESIDENT’S REPORT AGM Media update 2025.pdf PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT The BGLA Committee have brought together a variety of different events and programmes, including: EVENTS COMMUNICATION & PUBLICITY FUNRAISING & GRANTS We did not apply for any grants this past year. We acquitted the Equipment… Continue reading AGM Notes 2025
Barossa Konzert is coming to Nuriootpa on Sunday 28 September, bringing together the Barossa Trio (cello, piano & flute) and the Tanunda Liedertafel 1850 – Male Voice Choir for an afternoon celebrating classical music and German heritage in the heart of the Barossa. Part of Adelaide German Week (21–28 September 2025), this special performance promises a rich program of music and culture. Barossa… Continue reading Barossa Konzert
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
Save the date, 9th August, for the 2025 Barossa Lantern Walk, a favourite family event. The Laternenlauf is a much-loved German tradition linked to St. Martin, a soldier who shared his cloak with a beggar. Get your lanterns ready and join us for a walk around Nuriootpa footie oval while singing traditional German lantern songs.… Continue reading Laternenlauf (Lantern Walk) 2025
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