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Finnmark, Norway - Photo: Bård Løken/NordNorsk Reiseliv National
Sami costumes in Finnmark, Norway Photo: Bård Løken/NordNorsk
Reiseliv  The Sami    Reindeer herding is still central to Sami
culture, even to this day, and crucial to the subsistence of the
Sami, providing meat, fur and transportation. Reindeer sledding
is popular in Finnmark in winter.  The first encounter with Sami
culture for most travellers, however, often takes place by the
roadside. Sami selling souvenirs, including colourful local
costumes, shoes and hats, reindeer skins, wooden and leather
handicrafts and the likes, are not an unusual sight in Northern
Norway.  Karasjok - the Sami capital  Experience the culture and
history of the Sami people at Sápmi Culture Park. A great place
to hear the Sami joik, eat Sami food, meet Sami people, purchase
Sami souvenirs, visit Sami dwellings and get acquainted with the
Sami’s best