In episode 17 I catch up with friend, Dr. Michael Werner. Dr. Werner studied PhD Linguistics at Universität Mannheim - University of Mannheim. He is from Ebertsheim, Germany and currently lives in Ober-Olm, Germany with his wife and three daughters. He founded Hiwwe wie Driwwe (translates to 'over here as over there') 25 years ago! "Hiwwe wie Driwwe" is the only Pennsylvania German newspaper and a non-profit project.

We discuss many aspects of how PA Dutch are so similar to their counterparts in the Palatinate in Germany. And also how they differ. Dr. Werner has been instrumental in building a bridge between the two places and similar cultures. We are so grateful for his support and for highlighting how important the work of the Deitsch or PA Dutch is to both us and to the Germans of the Palatinate.

A wonderful conversation with a very important leader in our community!

Links:

https://hiwwewiedriwwe.wordpress.com/

https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/pennsylvania-german-cultural-heritage-center.html

https://www.mennonitischer-geschichtsverein.de/geschichte/forschungsstelle/bestand/

film: http://www.hiwwewiedriwwe.com/en/

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https://newpaltzband.files.wordpress.com/2018/08/pressemeldung-pfc3a4lzische-band-new-paltz-vertritt-2019-im-rahmen-des-deutschlandjahrs-usa-die-pfalz-in-pennsylvania.pdf

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