18K views · 459 reactions | For the Sámi people, reindeer herding is a central part of their rich culture that dates back 4,000 years or more!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #sami #nuttisamisiida #sweden #reindeer #christmas2019 #tastemadetravel #tastemademedoit #solotravel #visitsweden | Tastemade Travel | Facebook

The Sámi people of the Arctic have a timeless bond with reindeer. Not just as a source of food or clothing, but as the heart of their identity. For centuries, reindeer herding has shaped their rhythm of life, traditions, and worldview. The reindeer give them meat, hides, antlers and valuable materials for tools and clothes; they also guide seasonal migrations and connect them deeply with the land. But above all, it’s a relation built on respect and symbiosis: the Sámi take care of the reindeer,

5.2K views · 222 reactions | Happy Sámi National Day! Celebrating the heritage, culture and traditions of Northern Norway's indigenous people. | Hurtigruten | Facebook