For centuries, Sand was a central coastal settlement with salmon fishing, timber rafting, crafts, traditional boat trade, and commerce. Sand experienced its heyday in the mid-19th century when its population was at its peak, alongside significant activity in shipbuilding and herring salting.
Sand Safari is a heritage trail that winds through the coastal settlement, where scanning QR codes will allow you to learn more about its exciting history. At each stop, children or young people who grew up in the coastal settlement will appear – some from the early 19th century, two from the 1870s, and others from the early 20th century. They will introduce themselves and share a glimpse of the coastal settlement during their upbringing.
Drama students from the cultural school play these authentic roles and tell the story of Sand.
Script and direction: Anne Elisebeth Skogen | Drama teacher and instructor: Ann Kristin Søvåg | Film: Borghild Nerheim and Andreas Lange | Drama students: Johanne Klungtveit Næsje, Amanda Berekvam, Benedikte Birkeland Haug, Ilia Susanne Obrecht-Speth, Ida Steine, Ella Solvang, Angelica Eike Kaltveit, Vlada Storcheus, Jakub Ragnar Szigeti, Gaute Andreas Stråpa, Jun Hagen, Hanna Søraas Vasshus, Rakel Underbakke. | Personal narrative: Andreas Nielsen | Music: Folk Music Archive | Historical basis: Sand: Farms and People III by Ernst Berge Drange.
