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For four centuries the Sámi have gathered at Jokkmokk in the deep Arctic February — a trading market wrapped around a living culture speaking for itself.

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The season ahead in Sweden

  • Jokkmokk Winter Market & Sámi cultural days
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    Sweden· Europe
    Feb 21 – Feb 22, 2027

    Jokkmokk Winter Market & Sámi cultural days

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Jokkmokks Marknad · Sámiid Riikkasearvi (Swedish Sámi Association)

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