"Seljord and the legends" is a total rural district development project where physical adjustments, art, culture and experiences are active strategic instruments in the development. The project consists of several smaller projects that all work towards the same goal. The smaller projects have definite related tasks. Process, interdisciplinary cooperation and contribution from local organisations with long term thinking is the way to reach the target.

Seljord and upper Telemark have a rich and living tradition of music and narrative art. This immaterial cultural heritage is an important part of how the landscape is experienced. The sub-project "Vatnet og Sjøormen" (The lake and the sea serpent) is an attraction project that communicates the legends related to the lake; about the sea serpent, cultural and historic pathways and other phenomena. We will arrange for a total experience of nature, legends, history and art. The means are art, architecture, sound recordings and a website. Lookout posts, listening posts and works of art will be placed around the lake.

Project information: 

Location: Seljord city centre and the Seljord lake
Client: Seljord city council
Project leader: Harriet Slaan with Seljord city council
Project developer: Feste Grenland AS and Springer Kulturstudio AS 
Landscape architect: Feste Grenland AS
Design team: Rintala Eggertson Architects 
Project period:  2008 - 2011
Partners: Seljord art association, 
Seljordspelet, Landstadsenteret 

visit website: www.seljordogsogene.no

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