Riddu Riđđu Festival is an international indigenous festival, which annually takes place in Kåfjord in Norway. This year Riddu Riđđu Festival celebrates 30 years as a festival on 15-17 July.
This year's festival will be a bit different, focusing on the celebration of Sámi art in safe surroundings, the youth program has climate as its theme. The program consists of workshops, conversations and social gatherings. The participants will learn about who are the drivers of the climate crisis, learn debate techniques, but also learn about Sámi use of herbs and plants and have a whole day devoted to "life after iPhone".
The children's festival runs from 12 to 14 July, with a program that is full of exciting activities for children of all ages. The Children's festival is an offer for children from 3 to 13 years. The children are divided into age appropriate groups, with a separate group for Sámi-speaking children.
Riddu Riđđu will also offer the visitors concerts, seminars, workshops, literature, art and films. The Riddu Riđđu Market is an important part of the festival, Riddu Riđđu wants a clear Indigenous profile in its market, and prioritizes exhibitors that offer handmade crafts, duodji of different kinds, local food and organic products. Due to covid-restrictions festival camps are cancelled and the audience number is restricted to 500 participants.
The entire program can be found here.
