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TIL about the Sorbian people of Lusatia in eastern Germany. They speak a Slavic language, keep bilingual signs, and still celebrate traditions like Easter horseback parades and intricate egg painting. Though small in number, they’ve preserved their culture for over 1,000 years.

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