Experience center in Ilulissat to be established

If an experience center about fishing and hunting is established in Ilulissat, it will not only be a preservation of culture, but also a great benefit for tourism. This is the opinion of member of the municipal council of Avannaata Kommunia, Heidi Møller, Demokraatit. At the end of March, she proposed to the municipal council to establish an experience center in Ilulissat, and it was decided to initiate studies with a view to realizing the idea. Director of Kangiata Illorsua in Ilulissat and member of the municipal council, Karl Sandgreen, believes that the good purpose should be realized.

Children, youth and tourists

Ilulissat is one of the largest fishing and hunting towns in Greenland. Therefore, Heidi Møller believes that an experience center about fishing and hunting should be established, especially for tourists as well as children and youth.

- Fishing and hunting are still very common in Avannaata Municipality, but they are not taught to a large extent in primary schools.

- Children and young people will be motivated to pursue education and further training, but it will also benefit the tourism industry.

- Thus, the culture of fishing and hunting must be preserved. For example, you can try getting into a kayak and trying out the tools, and you can also try out how fishing is done, he says.

Studies to start

According to Heidi Møller, it will be investigated which funds can finance the realization of the experience house, and experts will be involved to ensure high quality.

- The large project is expected to cost a lot of money, so it must also be ensured that it can be run economically sustainably.

- It is also the goal to involve researchers, says the proposer.

The studies to realize the goal, such as construction costs and the company's structure, are expected to be completed within about six months with the help of existing employees in Avannaata Kommunia. It will also be investigated whether experience houses can be established in other cities.

A good idea

Karl Sandgreen is the manager of Kangiata Illorsua in Ilulissat, which was established in 2021. The center, which was established in 2021, is visited by over 20,000 people per year.

- Kangiata Illorsua is very visited by both locals and tourists, which is why it is very important for Ilulissat.

- Kangiata Illorsua is run in close cooperation with researchers and people in tourism.

- Ilulissat is a fishing area, so there is a good basis for developing the idea of ​​establishing an experience center about fishing and hunting, he says.

Kangiata Illorsua has resulted in Ilulissat becoming better known in the world, he says.

- If an experience center about fishing and hunting is established in Ilulissat, it will be a great gain for Ilulissat, and it will also be a great advantage for the business community, says Karl Sandgreen, who is also a member of the municipal council of Avannaata Kommunia.

Depending on the season, Kangiata Illorsua has between eight and 14 employees.