Storytelling festival

What story are we going to hear today? – Well, I actually don’t know! The story spinner is spinning, and whichever one it stops on—that’s the one we’ll hear. Ages 4–7, accompanied by an adult. Presented by: Theresa Eriksson

With music, song, and words, we honor the memory of Meta Andreasson of Åbyn, Burträsk. She passed away in the fall of 2024 after a long life spent writing poetry in Swedish and the Bonska dialect.

Author visit with Jan Unga. He will discuss his debut novel, *Silvertärnan*, a gripping historical novel that depicts the life of the Forest Sami people in the Tornedalen valley.

A newly written monologue play about doubt, love, and a resourceful maid who went to the king to have her beloved released from prison.

A performance and interdisciplinary collaboration between the historian of ideas and author Sverker Sörlin and the composer and cellist Johanna Sjunnesson, based on Sörlin’s book *Snow: A History*.

A musical narrative by and featuring the music collective Höstorkestern about a Tornedalian sense of belonging that emerges as one grows further removed from one’s culture—through songs, tall tales, and poems.

Author Elisabeth Lindmark discusses and shows photographs of Sigrid Nygren’s unique life’s work, based on her book *Dreams of Public Health and a Wooden Cultural Center*.

Erling Fredriksson explores his Tornedalian roots on a musical journey aimed at inspiring courage.

The incredible story of how Anna Mallika Wadström, who was adopted from India through a series of coincidences, was found by her family.

Brave and talkative storytellers compete in an impromptu and highly entertaining "Storytelling Battle". The result is spontaneous and hilarious!

Brave and talkative storytellers compete in an impromptu and highly entertaining "Storytelling Battle". The result is spontaneous and hilarious!

An Archaeological Circus Performance by Kompani Kapsel

A storytelling performance written by Kent Lundholm, author of the book *Beloved Ester*.

A workshop that reveals the secrets of juggling in a way that’s safe for everyone to participate in

A fabulous, queer-tastic show featuring Baba Karam legend King Raj and their friends