People along the waterways and coasts of Skåne have always fished for eel. Traditionally, the nutritious, fatty and tasty eel has been an important part of the diet. Human impact on nature and the environment has been devastating for the eel population. Eel fishing is heavily regulated today, even though fishing in Sweden only accounts for a very limited impact. Hydropower plants are still allowed to disrupt eel migration with their dams and grind adult eels in the turbines. The situation is the result of our politicians’ inability to handle the situation and assert Sweden’s interests in the EU negotiations that focus on the impact of fishing.
Nowadays, there are only a few active, aging eel fishermen left. The permitted fishing period is limited to 90 days and ends in mid-September. Traditionally, the eel parties are arranged in the autumn along the Hanö Bay coast, when several different eel dishes are enjoyed in fantastic surroundings.
At Skogdala, we have had the privilege of showing our art photographs with motifs from Hanö Bay since Midsummer. In the breaks during the eel feasts, guests have visited the gallery at Skogdala. There were many fruitful discussions about the photographs. We would like to take this opportunity to especially thank those who chose to buy our works!
The fishing gear along Hanö Bay is now in hibernation waiting for next year’s fishing season. Christmas is approaching fast and smoked eel is a must on many Christmas tables. Our exhibition will be open when Skogdala Gårdsbutik is open.
December 17-20, 11:00-17:00
December 22-23, 11:00-17:00
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