Then anyone acquainted with the family is invited home for coffee and cake, normally 7 different types of cakes, tarts, and biscuits are served. You come and go as you like, and there is a constant coming and going of people all day long. Don't miss it, if you get an invitation. On special occasions like a christening, the first day at school, confirmation and weddings many people wear the beautiful national costume. The national day, June 21, is an important day in the community.
People gather in the morning in front of the town hall to meet with the town council.
Later almost everybody goes to church. Duuring the rest of the day and night there are various activities, music and dance. The people of Greenland like to sing. Maniitsoq has 3 choirs, one of them being the oldest choir in Greenland, founded in 1918. The production of arts and crafts is very common.