The Riddu Riu Festival

The Riddu Riu festival was initiated in 1991 with the goal of protecting and reviving Sami culture by eliminating the need for individuals to hide their identities and culture and putting an end to being ashamed of it. The event has been held yearly in mid-July, attracting individuals from many ethnicities and origins.

The festival has an international indigenous profile and achieved national recognition as a significant festival in Norway in 2009. The Riddu Riu festival aspires to be a major festival in the fields of arts, culture, and music, with a focus on the Arctic and the High North. The festival has developed to become one of Europe's most important international indigenous events. The program is extensive, with over 100 activities taking place over the festival. Music, art, cinema, theatre, dance performance, literature, workshops, seminars, courses, and programs for children and youths are all available.

Location: Northern Troms, Norway.

Dates: July.