Greenland celebrates its National Day to mark the summer solstice
Greenlanders celebrate national holiday under 24 hours of sunlight
- Greenlanders celebrated their National Day on Saturday, marking the summer solstice with festivities under 24 hours of sunlight.
- The celebrations included traditional activities such as marches with national flags, songs, dances, and a cannon salute.
- A key event was the annual seal hunting competition, with the catch distributed to nursing homes and other parts used for clothing.
- The national Holiday, declared in 1985 following a 1979 home rule referendum, is a day of unity and cultural preservation for the island's 56,000 inhabitants.
- Despite past political interest from Donald Trump regarding the island, locals focused on enjoying the festivities and community spirit.