This is Nuuk! – Greenland’s Capital City Will Surprise You! (Cultural Travel Information)

Founded as Godthåb by Hans Egede (“The Apostle of Greenland”), Nuuk is Greenland’s capital and principal city centre. As extra Greenlanders turn into interested in the capital’s financial and cultural alternatives the tempo of building is relentless. This development is each thrilling and difficult. This quick movie gives some historic context in addition to an outline of the sights and sounds. A specific thanks goes out to Ejvind Elsner of Atlantic Music for his hospitality and perception.

In response to the numerous unfavourable feedback in regards to the remark within the movie in regards to the legacy of the missionary Hans Egede I want to level out that this is not my private view – it is the established Greenlandic view as expressed to guests of the National Museum.
From the Greenland National Museum & Archive web site:-
“The last 50 years have brought new perspectives on the significance of Hans Egede’s influence on Greenland. In 1971, Greenland’s 250th anniversary was celebrated in different ways, but largely expressed a very romantic notion of Hans Egede as a father-type figure to Greenland and the country’s union with Christendom. Now in 2021, Hans Egede’s arrival is seen in a more nuanced way. The focus is on reconciling a complicated past with the benefit of perspective and a more thoughtful understanding of the enduring influence of Christianity on Greenlandic society and culture. This includes changing political perspectives that have in recent years shifted public expressions of the 1721 anniversary from jubilant affairs to more respectful observances.”

Filmed September 2022
Jonathan Wheeler
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