In Germany, four autochthonous groups enjoy special legal protection: Sorbs, Frisians, Danes (south of the current German/Danish state border) and the German Sinti and Roma, who have lived scattered throughout the country for centuries. Together with the Federal Council for Low German, which represents the speakers of Low German ("Platt"), which is specially protected as a regional language, the Minorities Secretariat has developed this traveling exhibition. The aim is to draw attention to the national minorities, arouse interest and break down prejudices.

In the exhibition segments and the associated media stations (Ipads and audio stations), "What does minority mean here?" offers over 150 thematic approaches to the history and present of these diverse groups.