 Events and Festivities in VästerbottenJuneChambermusic Festival, UmeåThe gulf of Bothnia is the background and lightning from the pale Nordic evening sky provide the stage for this festival with international and national Chambermusic artist.Björndansen (The Bear Dance)Outdoor dance happening in Norsjö! Hundreds of dancers divided into 50 teams dance non-stop for 24 hours. Folkdance exhibitions, food, arts and crafts. A family festival.Urkraft, Skellefteå festivalenA festival for the whole family in Skellefteå. Entertainments.JuneKyrkhelg i Bonnstan, Skellefteå (Church Festival in Bonnstan)In the past it was not often that all citizens could go to church on a regular bases, instead they came on special church holidays. They built small cabins or houses near the church where they could live under their visit. While there, they got married, christened babies, and even held funerals. On these occasions grew spontaneous fairs. The church visitors sold and bought goods and services, caught up on the news and had a good time.The tradition is continued in a modern form in Bonnstan. Arts and crafts from Västerbotten are sold as well as home-made bread and smoked fish. Folkmusic and folkdance exhibitions. You can get first hand information of two of Västerbotten's traditional skills, the making of tar and charcoal. The Falls DayThe Falls Day is celebrated once a year in Boliden. On this occasion the dammed-up water is released. Beautiful, spectacular and ear-shattering. The Finnfors Powerplant Museum is open for visitors. Guided tours and information are vailable in English.JulyThe Falls DaySee and feel the full power of the river when it become untamed. A family-festivity with entertainments in Sörfors.SeptemberUmeå International Film Festival Useful information Quiz game Contents About... E-mail |