Inuvik Sunrise Festival - Return of the Sun

Situated 250 km north of the Arctic circle in Northwest Territories, Canada, the town of Inuvik experiences 30 days of polar night between December and January. In the early weeks of the New Year, residents gather to welcome the return of the sun. These featurettes are from the 2020 Inuvik Sunrise Festival. There is a cinematic version and an ambient version to showcase the natural sounds of the performances and festival.

Cinematic feature of the 2020 Return of the Sun Festival.

Ambient festival highlights from the 2020 Return of the Sun Festival.

The arrival of the first sunrise after 30 days of polar night.

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