Riddu Riđđu
The Riddu Riđđu festival grew out of its predecessor, the Sami culture festival, organised by local youth. In the period between 1991 and 1994, the festival was called “Jagi vai beaivvi”. In 1995 the name was changed to Riddu Riđđu.
The festival itself rebelled against the assimilation pressure, which served to repress the local Sami population, but was met with opposition from both sides. The local population thought the festival focused excessively on the Sami aspect, and others thought the festival was not Sami enough. The festival drew much positive attention, however, and expanded rapidly. From being a local event, the festival now is a meeting place for minorities and indigenous population groups from all over the world.
Over the years, the festival has included a wide range of activities, such as a diverse musical and stage art programme, indigenous film, award to the years’ People of the North, a children’s festival, art exhibitions, various courses, seminars, fairs, etc. Each year, various indigenous artists from all over the world visit the festival.The festival receives government grants every year, and it is among the most significant international festivals for indigenous people in Europe.
Se dokumentaren Liten storm på kysten, NRK 2001
From Riddu Riđđu 2009
Se filmen Greater than ourselves, av Anita Lervoll, 2004
Riddu 2015
Videoer, dokumentarer
Videoer fra Riddu Riđđu 2015, NRK
Dokumentar fra Riddu Riđđu 2015, NRK
Liten storm på kysten, NRK 2001
En vanlig og uvanlig festival, NRK
Aktuelle artikler
Liten storm i Sameland, Dagbladet 2004
Vi hadde et ønske om å forandre verden, NRK 2015
20 år med Riddu Riddu, NRK 2011
Urfolk møtes i Manndalen, Aftenposten 2008
Riddu har gjort det enklere å være same, NRK 2015
Det er vi som kan mangfold, Aftenposten 2013
Aktuelle lenker
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Fakta om Riddu Riđđu
- International Indigenous Festival
- Arranged for the first time in 1991
- Takes place in July each year in the coastal Sami Gáivuotna
- The name means “little storm on the coast
- In 2009 it gained national status as a key festival in Norway.