From the haunting joik and intricate handicrafts to a centuries-old bond with nature, the indigenous Sámi people offer visitors to Northern Norway a glimpse into one of Europe’s oldest cultures. The ...
THE Arctic Philharmonic, a Norwegian professional symphony orchestra, is known for playing pretty standard orchestral fare (upcoming performances include works by Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn). Last ...
Reindeers taking a rest an the shore of a fjord in Troms County, Norway. In this week’s podcast episode of Lost Cultures: Living Legacies, we explore the rich history of the Sámi. Host Alisha Prakash, ...
The humble village of Kautokeino (cow-too-cane-o) in Norway’s far north boasts one hotel, two churches, thousands of colorful folk costumes and one of the most improbable Easter festivals in all of ...
Meet the Sámi, an Indigenous community still thriving in the Sápmi region, which today encompasses Norway, Sweden, Finland, and northwest Russia. In this week’s podcast episode of Lost Cultures: ...