The town of Zvolen (Banská Bystrica region) on Sunday welcomed Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq, a shaman, healer and storyteller from the Kalaallit nation in Western Greenland and the official representative of Arctic peoples for the United Nations. “Angaangaq is respected not only within his own community but also internationally.
He's been summoned by his people to bring the sacred fire home. He first lit the flame at the ancient, sacred 'Top of the World', and now he's lighting it in the hearts of people all over the world - by means of stories and songs and through the sound of his winddrum he creates a circle of power, beauty and healing whereby he melts the ice in the hearts of those taking part [in his meetings]”, explained Ján Markoš of the Živica civil association. The UN representative will also give a lecture at Zvolen's Technical University on Tuesday.
