February 6th marks Sami National Day – an important day to promote community, identity and indigenous rights. Skansen is celebrating this with three themed days in collaboration with the Sami Association in Stockholm. The days offer stories, music, food, crafts and activities for all ages.

The theme days take place in and around the Saemien Sijte area, where guests can experience Sami history and contemporary events through stories, crafts, food and crafts. A ceremony with speeches, yoik, music and the national anthem begins the celebration. On February 6, children's theater will also be performed Midwinter's Tale by Nordcirkus – a winter's tale with circus, yoik, song and music.  

– The celebration of the Sami National Day at Skansen has become an important and natural part of how the day is celebrated in Stockholm. We are looking forward to three days of meetings, conversations and fellowship, says Sebastian Björkman, operations manager of the Sami Association in Stockholm. 

Many years of collaboration with the Sami Association in Stockholm 

The Sami National Day is celebrated in memory of the first Sami national meeting in Trondheim on February 6, 1917 – a milestone in the fight for Sami rights. The theme days are part of Skansen's long-term work to highlight Sweden's national minorities. 

– Promoting the Sami cultural heritage is an important part of Skansen's mission as a museum. We are pleased to be able to offer experiences that are fun, provide knowledge and arouse curiosity, in close collaboration with the Sami Association in Stockholm, says Eva Ramberg, museum director at Skansen. 

Practical information

Theme days: Sami National Day takes place on February 6-8, 10 am-2 pm. For the full program see Skansen's website. 

Included in Skansen's regular one-day ticket and annual pass. All children up to 15 years of age always have free admission.