The Norwegian public access channel NRK2 is currently taking the concept of “reality TV” to a new level. In a 5 1/2 day marathon, the network is broadcasting a live production of the entire trip of one of the Norwegian Coastal Liner ships, the “M/S Nordnorge”. Multiple cameras on board as well as crew positioned [...]

Sami Week in Tromsø happens around early February every year.  The International Day of the Sami People is celebrated on the 6th of February.  There are seminars and meetings in connection with Tromsø university and the City Council that discuss the Sami culture.  Concerts by Sami artists are held as well as exhibitions around town. [...]

Nisse parties happen in many kindergartens, primary schools, church and community groups in Norway.  They are a casual celebration of the julenisse (Christmas elf) tradition especially for children (but the big kids love them too).  Children dress up as little nisse (elves) with red dresses and gowns with white trimming.  It is common for children [...]

The Bossekop Market in Alta is a tradition that dates back to the 1400s.  It was made ‘official’ in 1836.  The Sami would make their way twice a year, in March and December, to Bossekop (Sami for Whale Bay) to sell products to traders. Today the the market sells traditional Sami products as well as [...]