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.

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Greenland celebrates its National Day to mark the summer solstice