- I'm having trouble sleeping at the moment. I'm afraid they're going to blow us up. It's really scary because I'm alone.
This is what Jacobina Rødbjerg says, who has arrived at Amisut in Nuuk well in time for the demonstration, which begins at 1:00 p.m.
- I want to participate today, because I wasn't there last year. And we are here because Kalaallit Nunaat Kalaallit pigaat - It's ours, she says.
Jacobina Rødbjerg is far from the only one who has already turned up for the demonstration. People are flocking.
In addition to the demonstration in Nuuk, Greenlanders are also taking to the streets across the country. Demonstrations are planned in Qaqortoq, Aasiaat, Sisimiut and Ilulissat against the United States and President Trump's desire to gain control over Greenland.
Updated 10/13.
At 1 p.m., people cheer and wave flags. Everyone shouts in unison, “Kalaallit Nunaat, Kalaallit pigaat.”
Among those present are several police officers, including the chairman of the Greenlandic government, Jens-Frederik Nielsen (D).
A poem is read, then there is a minute of silence before the national anthem is sung. Many are moved.
Updated 13.15
Karren Jessen is with her family at the demonstration because she believes that Greenland should continue to be a peaceful country and be independent.
- I believe that if the United States buys us, we will be wiped out as a people. It is for our descendants that I am here.
"It's an incredibly difficult time," she says, shedding tears.
Updated 1:30 p.m.
Jens Salik and Laila are at the demonstration because they disagree with Donald Trump.
- You are people like everyone else, on an equal footing with the world's population, says Jens Salik and continues:
- We do not agree with him. We were nervous before the meeting in the US, but have calmed down after meetings - also with members of Congress.
On Wednesday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greenland, Vivian Motzfeldt (S), and Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (Moderates) met with the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and Vice President J.D. Vance.
The following day, the Danish-Greenlandic delegation met with congressmen and senators.
Updated 13.37.
The demonstration is well underway. There are many people present, and music is playing as they walk through the streets of Nuuk.
