Come to see Ájttega at Jokkmokk's market
You will have the opportunity so see the show Ájttega - The ancestors at Jokkmokk's market the 4th of February 2023! We have two shows...
ÁJTTEGA
the ancestors
ÁJTTEGA
the ancestors
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ÁJTTEGA
the ancestors
About Ájttega
Ájttega, ”The ancestors” in lulesami language, is a dance and joik production that invites the audience to Sápmi. It’s a performance based on the artists personal stories. Through yoik and dance you will travel to the places where the ancestors has wandered and paved the way for the society we live in today. An indigenous people who want to preserve Sápmi and its nature to future generations.
Inspiration
Ájttega is a performance that presents Sami culture in an innovative way with respect for its history, heritage and tradition. The show has its basis and inspiration from “the Sami village between the rivers ”, such as nature sounds, yoik, costume and dance.
About the Sami
A people with a heavy history who have have undergone cultural violence now want to show what it is they struggle to preserve. Welcome to a strong performance with power from mother nature herself!
ENSEMBLE
Liv Aira
Marika Renhuvud
Elin Teilus
Natalie Carrion
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TRAILER
General information
Age group
Adults, recommended from 11 years
Play time
50 min
Touring area
Internationally
Languages
Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Sami
Shows per day
2
Max visitors
80 or more after agreement
Number of participants
2 dancers, 1 yoik artist, 1 technician
Technical information Ájttega
Stage size
8 x 8m
Stage width
at least 8m
Stage depth
at least 8m
Ceiling height
3m
Electricity requirements
2 x 10A
Dressing room women
2
Building-/taking down
about 3 h/1,5 h
Help to carry
1-2 persons
Blackout
Yes
For you as the organizer
Calendar for Ájttega
Subsidies for this show
There are some important subsidies for this show for the Swedish area. Please contact us to get more information about this.
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