Today, Wednesday February 6th is celebrated as the indigenous Sami People's Day in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. The day is official flag day in Norway, and the Sami flag is flown on all official buildings.
The Nordic Sami Council decided in 1992 to celebrate a joint Sami National Day, and the day was first celebrated on February 6th 1993.
It marks the date of the first Sami National Convention in Trondheim in 1917. This was the first time the Sami gathered around common interests, across national Nordic boundries.
After 100 years of 'Norwegianization', Sami spokesmen started working for a recognition of Sami culture, language and Sami rights around the turn of the century.
The Sami language is again used in local schools, and a Sami Parliament has been established in Norway. The Sami are also campaigning for first rights to natural resources in their region.
The Sami anthem and flag were approved at a Nordic Sami Convention in 1986.
The Sami National Day on February 6th has been made official flag day in Norway, alone or alongside the Norwegian flag.
Around 40,000 Samis live in Norway, 20,000 in Sweden and 7,000 in Finland. In addition, an estimated 2,000 live in Russia.
(NRK/Norway Post)
The Norsk Folkemuseum is Norway’s largest museum of cultural history. With collections from around the country, the museum shows how people lived in Norway from 1500 to the present. The more than 150 buildings in the Open-Air Museum represent different regions in Norway, different time periods, as well as differences between town and country, and social classes.
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Today, Saturday February 6th is celebrated as the indigenous Sami People's Day in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. The day is official flag day in Norway, and the Sami flag is flown on all official buildings.
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The 18th Riddu Riđđu Festival is held this week in Kaafjord, in Northern Norway. The Riddu Riđđu is an international festival for indigenous peoples from across the globe. This year's special guests: Canada's Nisga People, ..
Today, Friday February 6th is celebrated as the indigenous Sami People's Day in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are visiting Karasjok for the celebrations...
''Mikkelgammen'' is a attraction which allows you to learn about the Sami community in modern Norway. You will be able to try some Sami traditional food and experience parts of their life-style. Also the moving of the reindeer from the inland to the coast is a genuine experince for adventure-seekers.
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February 6th is celebrated as the indigenous Sami People's Day in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. The day was first celebrated on February 6th 1993...
February 6th is celebrated as the indigenous Sami People's Day in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. The day was first celebrated on February 6th 1993...
February 6th is celebrated as the indigenous Sami People's Day in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. The day was first celebrated on February 6th 1993...
February 6th is celebrated as the indigenous Sami People's Day in Norway and other Scandinavian countries.
It marks the date of the first Sami National Convention in Trondheim in 1917. This was the first time the Sami gathered around common interests, across national Nordic boundries.
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February 6th is celebrated as the indigenous Sami People's Day in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. In Oslo, Bishop Gunnar Staalsett has for the first time invited to a Sami/Norwegian service at the Oslo Cathedral...
