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SCRIPTED AND EMBODIED RITUALITY IN A YOIK-NOH PERFORMANCE
us also recall that these two basic distinctions are well suited to the unifying
term of poetic rituality as defined by Wolfgang Braungart and Saskia Fischer —
which is a key element of a larger concept known as transformative aesthetics.
As mentioned at the beginning of this essay, the play’s harmonious merg¬
ing of real and supernatural realms reveals not only the life philosophy of
the author but also an essential characteristic of Sami traditional knowledge.
Using transcultural performance traditions for reflecting on the metaphysi¬
cal crises of our time, Valkeapää’s work reminds us of the forgotten wisdom
which holds that our spiritual balance can be found when we are completely
subordinate to Nature and socially bonded to each other. By prompting us
to recognize our role as an infinitesimal but nonetheless integral part of the
universe, Valkeapää’s ritual theater simultaneously serves as a poetic medita¬
tion and a poignant warning. With its emphasis on the human experience of
the liminal phase, Ridn’oaivi ja nieguid oaidni becomes a particularly suitable
site for transformative processes to take place between people within the same
community as well as across different communities, thereby further enriching
and opening our minds.
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