Photo: Masked invaders: Greenlandic Mask Dancers strut their stuff

By NUNATSIAQ NEWS

Kathleen Merritt, left, and a gang of Greenlandic mask dancers, terrorize the general public outside Alianait's big top tent June 30. The group danced their way onto the street, frightening pedestrians and grabbing the attention of passing motorists. The ancient practice, which incorporates fear and humour, is still popular among Inuit on the east coast of Greenland. (PHOTO BY DAVID MURPHY)


Kathleen Merritt, left, and a gang of Greenlandic mask dancers, terrorize the general public outside Alianait’s big top tent June 30. The group danced their way onto the street, frightening pedestrians and grabbing the attention of passing motorists. The ancient practice, which incorporates fear and humour, is still popular among Inuit on the east coast of Greenland. (PHOTO BY DAVID MURPHY)

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