Sami National Day is observed worldwide on February 6 to commemorate the anniversary of the first Sami Conference held in Trondheim, Norway, in 1917. Established in 1992 at the 15th Sami Conference in Helsinki, this day celebrates the Sami, an indigenous people of Scandinavia, with a population of approximately 40,000 in Norway, 18,000 in Sweden, 4,000 in Finland, and 2,000 in Russia. The first celebration took place in 1993 during the International Year of Indigenous People proclaimed by the UN. On this day, Samis across different countries engage in various traditions, including flying the Sami flag, singing the Sami national anthem, and sharing a festive meal. These customs highlight the cultural identity and heritage of the Sami people.