Lusatia Festival Director Stands Firm Amid Criticism
In response to accusations of an unbalanced program and insufficient local involvement from the Lusatia region, festival director Daniel Kühnel staunchly defended the Lusatia Festival during a meeting with the state parliament's culture committee. Kühnel remarked that the criticism was part of a broader campaign against the festival and that the festival's exclusive focus on Lusatia and its transformation had resulted in enhancing the region's cultural profile.
Although confronted with criticism from numerous Lusatian artists advocating for more regional involvement and a "true Lusatian festival," Kühnel emphasized the importance of objective consideration in addressing concerns. He expressed regret that objections had not been raised by the festivals' artistic advisory board, which he deemed a crucial platform for constructive dialogue.
Grit Lemke, an author and filmmaker who previously served on the artistic advisory board, shared a differing perspective, suggesting that criticism was unwelcome within the organization. She, along with other Lusatian artists, had called for the advisory board to become a space for open discourse and democratic decision-making.
With Kühnel highlighting the festival's commitment to the Lusatia region, the festivals' inclusive approach at Potsdam was emphasized, focusing on the transformation of the region and featuring Lusatia as a cultural epicenter.
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