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Reindeer herding is part of a long family tradition, passed down from generation to generation. “You always learn from older people, the reindeers themselves, the nature and by your own experience,” says 34-year-old Johan Oskal of Tromsø Arctic Reindeer (@tromsoarcticreindeer).
Johan and his family are part of the Sami people, an indigenous group that have lived in Arctic Europe since prehistoric times. Just like their ancestors, his family continues to herd thousands of reindeer every year, but they also host adventures in Norway, so people can experience what life is like for the reindeer and the Sami.
Johan’s favorite parts of his profession are the freedom of his days and working with nature. “I love to be out there with the reindeer, and when I see that the animals are good and safe, it warms my heart,” he says. “Come and visit my family, and we’ll tell you more.”
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“To be an artist, to be indigenous or to be white doesn’t really means the same in the Global South than in the Exclusive Privilege North”, panel discussion part of the Earth-Body exhibition moderated by the great Jacek Sosnowski. From right to left: Gabriel Mestre, @sasaknichim Margarita Martinez, Marja Helander @helandermarja Jonatan Habib Engqvist and Jacek Sosnowski. #tsotsil #tsotsilculture #tsotsilart #mayandecendent #sami #samiculture #samiart #reindeerherder #polish #polishculture #polishart #posnationalmuseum #postcolonialism #decoloniality 📸@abrhamgomez (en Museo De Geologia)
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Reindeer and Snow during a visit to the Sami village in Northway . more picture from around the world at www.roberto.zenfolio.com . #blackandwhite #wildlife #animals #animallovers #reindeer #snow #norway #sami #reindeerherders #naturelovers #nature #tromso #turismnorway #travelphotography (presso Tromsø, Norway)
From Mongolian throat singing to reindeer herding, we celebrate Mongolian art and tradition in this reel.
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