Bådtselit – performance in fjällträdgården
Joik + Contemporary dance
3rd July 17.30
10th July 17.30
17th July 17.30
This is a performance where Juhán Niila Stålka and Jasmine Skog will interpret stories from Jokkmokk thorugh traditional sámi joiking and contemporary dance. They will bring the stories about the people, mountains and animals from Jokkmokk to life through movement and sound.
The name Bådtselit is julevsámi for the action of an animal shaking its body, and the stories about the animals will be a reaccuring theme throughout the performance.
You will also get the opportunity to ask questions about sámi culture and try some dried reindeer meat.
Location
Outside in Ájtte Fjällträdgård (The Alpine Garden)
Jokkmokk’s Alpine Garden, or Jokkmokks Fjällträdgård, is a unique botanical garden. It showcases a diverse collection of alpine and subarctic plants, offering a glimpse into the rich flora of the region. The garden is designed to educate visitors about the native plant species and their adaptations to the harsh Arctic climate. Visitors can explore various themed sections, including rock gardens, wetland areas, and traditional Sami plantings, making it a serene and educational destination for nature enthusiasts and anyone interested in the natural beauty of the Arctic environment.
Jasmine Skog
Jasmine is a dancer and choreographer from Jokkmokk with a versatile dance education from Danscenter in Stockholm. Jokkmokk is a place where nature and culture are tied together, and this is where she finds her greatest source of inspiration.
Juhán Niila Stålka
Juhán Niila is a storyteller and joiker. He weaves together old stories from around Jokkmokk with contemporary issues such as colonization and climate change. Always with a sparkle in his eyes he mixes humour and seriousness in an elgant way.
Book your tickets at:
https://www.arcticstories.se/badtselit
The event is made possible in collaboration with Ájtte Fjällträdgård and Ájtte Museum.
