FÊTE NATIONALE

Commonly known as "Ullortuneq", it is celebrated on the longest day of the year. Inhabitants dress up in traditional costumes to take part in the festivities, which include singing, dancing, going to church, flying the flag, demonstrations of kayaking and drum dancing, seal hunting and meat tasting, concerts, games and kaffemik. In Nuuk, cannons are fired and the government marches. A compendium of local culture and national identity!