The Saga Heritage Foundation has as it’s stated purpose to preserve the Norse cultural heritage and stimulate interest in it by supporting and/or initiating activities aimed at the general, cultural, and academic spheres. Furthermore, the foundation shall ensure that key cultural works in Norse and Latin tradition are preserved for the future.

While the main focus of the Foundation has been the Flateyjarbók-project, it has also supported other projects related to the Norse saga tradition.

Barnemusikalen Harald Dovrefostre
(The musical about Harald - son of the jotun king)

Librettist Randi Wedvich created a rich and dramatic children’s musical based on the mythological story in Flateyjarbók about Norway’s first king Harald Fairhair and his perillous journey to the hall of the Mountain King where he was trained and prepared to assume the throne of Norway. Wedvich worked with composer John G. Akerø to create a thrilling and captivating performance, directed by the acknowledged Norwegian director Arnulf Haga. The costume and stage designs were created by Anders Kvåle Rue. The Saga Heritage Foundation sponsored the production. All photos by Ferdinand Bart Alst.