Yoiks!!!

("An important part of the Lapp culture is the music. Lapp music is often connected with the traditional "yoik" which is the oldest and best known musical form. The "yoik" is a combination of using your voice both to sing the lyric and to use it as an instrument. You find the "yoik" all over Lapland with some variations in style. The "yoik" often depicts situations, persons and animals.

The "yoik" has not always been accepted by society. In connection with the christening of the Lapps, "yoiking" was concidered a sinful practice. Many Lapps even adopted this view. But nowadays the "yoik" has been accepted by most. Now it's even accepted in church.")

I dunno--it kind of reveals their pagan roots to think they tolerate yoiking about in church...


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