Celebration of the Sun’s Return

𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝗺 - 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺
𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
Create your own sun-catcher (self-guided)

𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺
𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗿
As tradition dictates, the Sandnessund Mixed Choir will bring a beautiful repertoire of songs celebrating the sun and the return of light in the North. Sit back, enjoy the music, and feel free to join in the singing!

 𝟮:𝟭𝟱 𝗽𝗺
"𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻: 𝗔 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆"
Lecture by Ola Graff (held in Norwegian)
The drum was an essential instrument in traditional Sami culture. Many drums featured a large, square symbol in the center of the drum skin, representing the sun. Depicting the round sun as a square is intriguing. Why did they do this, especially when round sun symbols also existed? The central placement on the drum suggests that the symbol held great importance.
Missionary work and assimilation efforts led to the loss of traditional practices, including the use of the drum and the worship of the sun. This means there are few surviving sources to explain these traditions. In this lecture, Ola Graff will explore the potential significance of these symbols in the ancient Sami worldview.

The museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The café will open at noon, offering sun buns and hot cocoa.

Welcome!

WHEN: Sunday, January 19th
WHERE: The Arctic University Museum of Norway, Lars Thøringsveg 10
ADMISSION: Adults NOK 120 / Seniors, students, and conscripts NOK 100.
UiT students, children under 18, and museum pass holders enjoy free admission.

Background photo: Canva