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Aasivissuit – Nipisat exhibition with distinguished visitors

@ Kongehuset In a brilliant tribute to Greenland's rich cultural heritage, the majesties King Frederik and Queen Mary together with their twins, Princess Ivalo and Prince Minik, recently visited the Sisimiut Museum. The visit focused on the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aasivissuit – Nipisat, which is known for its…
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Is a park ranger a cowboy?

In the old days, and for those who have seen a lot of cowboy movies, they must remember seeing some Texas rangers. And there are also quite a few people who hear that Aasivissuit – Nipisat who can associate Park ranger with it. We might even say that they are…
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Viewable bench with accompanying information

At Aajuitsup Tasia, the new bench viewpoint and information point is a great place to enjoy nature and get information about the area's unique features. Explore nature and learn more about the history of the place at this exciting destination! The bench is part of the Aasivissuit - Nipisat interpretive…
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Aasivissuit – Nipisat exhibition celebrated vernisage at Sisimiut Museum

On September 14, 2023, Sisimiut Museum hosted a heartwarming opening for their latest exhibition about Aasivissuit - Nipisat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Central Greenland. The exhibition delves into the hunter-gatherer people of the past and depicts their life in an egalitarian society. Guests enjoy the company and Greenlandic…
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A website about cultural heritage

  Foto: Paarnannguaq Jonathansen It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of our new website, www.inuitheritage.gl. This significant step into the digital world is the result of dedication and support from several foundations, including Aage V. Jensen's Foundation, 15 June Foundation, Augustinus Foundation and Qeqqata Kommunia. Our…
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Hunter-fishermen never stop working

Karl Timas Kajussen is born and raised in Saqqarliit, the fishing settlement that was abandoned in 1961 due to unsustainable trading conditions – meaning the settlement had no economic foundation. Currently he lives in Sarfannguit, the closest settlement to his childhood home. When he was young, he clearly remembers his…
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Childhood memories in Aasivissuit – summer campsite

Martha Olsen has sat down with the director of Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq Museum, Dorthe-Katrine Olsen, to tell her childhood memories from 1955 until 1962, during which she as a 9-16 year old accompanied her family as they went to Aasivissuit for the yearly hunt and preservation of caribou meat. The…
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Qaammat Pavilion

By Paninnguaq Boassen The Qaammat Pavilion is an architectural installation made by Konstantin Arkitekter with the assistance of local inhabitant Kloe Andersen and others. It was finished and officially opened for viewing on October 3rd 2021 with the attendance of locals from Sarfannguit and surrounding settlements. It has won the…
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Fishing Cod by Sarfannguit

Contemporary use of Aasivissuit – Nipisat Fishing Cod Jens Fog Jensen & Paninnguaq Boassen Coastal fisheries today in Greenland are done through traps, longlining, and other netting fisheries, though, 90% of the fish are caught through trapping. The season for cod fisheries is from April until Oktober, as the adult…
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