21 Aug
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The Sacred Rhythms of Sápmi

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In the vast wilderness of Finnish Lapland, where the aurora borealis dances across endless skies and reindeer migrations have carved pathways through time itself, the haunting resonance of traditional Sami drums once guided shamans between worlds. Today, contemporary craftspeople are breathing new life into this ancient tradition, creating instruments that honour the past whilst speaking to modern souls seeking connection with something deeper than themselves.

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Embrace the dark season
10 Jan
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Embracing the Wisdom of Winter’s Darkness

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Here, above the Arctic Circle, darkness envelops us like a thick, warm blanket. The sun now graces us with its presence for six hours a day. While mainstream media bombards us with tips on how to “stay energised” during these dark months, we’d like to offer a different perspective, one that aligns with ancient wisdom and the natural world.

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05 Oct
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Feasting in Valhalla – A peek into the folk religion of the Vikings

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We have all heard of the blood-thirsty Vikings who ransacked many countries, but they also left their mark geopolitically and influenced many cultures and languages. Who were the Vikings and what did they believed in? In this article we will take a peek into the beliefs of the people who ruled the territories of present-day Norway, Sweden and Denmark from about 793-1066 BCE.

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28 Sep
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Rituals and drumming – A peek into folk religions in West Africa

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We are all Africans when we trace our DNA back to its roots. Humans originated from Africa about 60,000 years ago. The first religious writings also originate from Africa, as do the earliest monotheistic religions. With the European slave trade, African folk religion spread to the Americas, mixing with Christianity, and becoming characteristic of their regions.

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