Held of monument protection: Hans-Georg Hostrup saves old farmhouses!

Held of monument protection: Hans-Georg Hostrup saves old farmhouses!

Tating, Deutschland - A radiant day for monument protection! On Thursday, Hans-Georg Hostrup from Tating in the district of North Friesland will be awarded the prestigious Hans Momsen Prize. This highest honor of the district recognizes his tireless commitment to the preservation of historical buildings on the Schleswig-Holstein west coast. Hostrup has managed to keep numerous old farmhouses from demolition - a real hero of monument protection!

The ceremony takes place in the impressive knight's hall of the castle in front of Husum. In addition to hostrup, the talented 21-year-old church musician Jorge Sendler is also honored with the Margarethe Böhme Youth Prize. A double reason to joy! These awards are not only recognition for the two, but also a strong sign of the importance of the cultural heritage in the region.

A look at the award winners

Hans-Georg Hostrup has campaigned for monument protection for many years and has retained countless historical buildings from decay. His passion and commitment are exemplary and deserve the greatest recognition. Jorge Sendler, on the other hand, impresses with her musical talent and her commitment to church music. Both award winners stand for the values that are kept up in North Frisia: tradition, culture and community.