Hokkaido museum holds rare exhibition on Sami culture english.kyodonews.net

KYODO NEWS - 16 hours ago - 14:07 | Lifestyle, All, JapanA museum in northern Japan is holding a rare exhibition on the culture of Sami, the indigenous people of northern Europe and Russia, displaying some 140 items, including their craftworks, through Oct. 14.
Such an exhibition focused on their culture is very rare, according to an official of the Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples, which specializes in the study of history and culture of people living in northern areas around the world including the Ainu people in Hokkaido.
During the special exhibition entitled "Life and Craftworks of Sami in Sapmi," researchers versed in the ethnic group's culture are scheduled to give lectures in September, according to the museum.
The exhibition, which began on July 13, also introduces the Sami rights movement and efforts to promote and preserve their languages.
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