The Sorbian folk dance Group Schmerlitz is a folklore ensemble which represent Sorbian culture and traditions at international folklore festivals every year.

The folkdance group was founded in 1964 and currently numbers 72 active members of various ages, who perform different types of dances suitable for the different age-groups.

All the members come from the Catholic Sorb villages in the district around Kamenz. In addition to dancing, they also keep up other customs such as Easter Riding and May-pole Throwing.

The joint performances of musicians and dancers have taken the artists beyond Germany to international folklore festivals all over the  world.

 

At the opening of the exhibition of art society (Kunstverein Velden) 8. 7. it will be 2016 instead of dua Amabile performed folklore dance group Lužiškosrbska Schmerlitz.