Sami village in Kanadaskogen postcard
Summary
In connection to the National fair in Bergen the city made arrangements for a small Sami village in the nearby Kanadaskogen (lit. Canadian forest) so that locals and turists could get an authentic feeling of the northern natives. A popular sight for some time, but the reindeer did not take well on the food, and both people and animals suffered.
Artist: Atelier K.K. (Knud Knudsen)
In the wet summer of 1928 Bergen city held a great National fair in the city center. The entire erea around the lake Lille Lungegårdsvann was filled with pavillions, restaurants, stalls and amusements. 600 000 visitors is said to have enjoyed the fair in its four monts of glory. National photographer Knud Knudsen both had his own exhibition studio, for portraits and family photos, and went around the site documenting the event for us to see. From the picture postcards Knud Knudsen made before and during the event, Bergen Public Library has picked out a small set for your amusement. Enjoy.
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