#Greenland

In this story from our Kalaallit: Portraits of Greenland series, we learn about Kaffemik – one of the most enduring Greenlandic traditions – and how it upholds a shared sense of belonging that underpins community life in Itilleq and across the country.

“I consider kayaking to be one of Greenland’s most important emblems.” This story from our Kalaallit: People of the Land series explores what it means to honour traditions in a sport that has been adopted around the world.

This portrait follows a Greenlandic dressmaker whose work mends more than fabric: she weaves the traditions that sustain Kalaallit life and community across generations.

Through the visceral art of mask dancing, two sisters connect Greenlanders with ancient Inuit traditions, challenging perspectives and honouring ancestral ways of seeing the world.

Every year, our ships sail in the wake of great explorers across the icy waters of the Fram Strait.

The lights in the sky have occurred since the dawn of our planet. Dinosaurs walked under them, just as we do today. They are a constant of our world – always there, even when it’s too bright for us to see them. But what are they and how are they created?