Ethnic Village in Summer: The Breath of the North Under the Polar Sun

Ethnic Village in Summer: The Breath of the North Under the Polar Sun

This photo album will open for you the amazing world of Sami culture in the brightest season of the Arctic. 16 photos show how an ethnic village comes to life under the never-setting polar sun, where ancient traditions exist harmoniously surrounded by blooming tundra.

What you will see on this album:

• Traditional dwellings against the background of emerald tundra: Authentic rods and kuvaks surrounded by flowering northern herbs and jagel carpets

• Deer in summer hair: Herds of graceful animals grazing in vast expanses, and the opportunity to observe the life of reindeer herders

• Open-air workshops: The art of carving reindeer bone, weaving from roots and creating traditional Sami amulets

• Bright national costumes: Parade raspberries and yars, decorated with rich embroidery and traditional ornaments

• Warm nights by the campfire: Tea with ivan tea and lingonberry leaf, preparation of traditional ears and stories of a shaman under the noise of the wind

• Sunny walks: Trails leading to sacred seids and ancient petroglyphs, keeping centuries-old secrets

Why you should visit in the summer:

• A unique natural phenomenon: The opportunity to see the polar day and enjoy round-the-clock light

• Tundra blooming: Amazing landscapes with a carpet of cloudberries, blueberries and dwarf birches

• Warm hospitality: Discover the Sami culture in the most comfortable season for travel

• Living traditions: Participation in summer rites and holidays of the indigenous peoples of the Kola Peninsula

Let these 16 photos become your guide to a world where time flows in the rhythm of nature, and the centuries-old traditions of the Sami gain special strength under the gentle polar sun!