Demonstrators lined Mission Drive sidewalks Saturday at Solvang Park, voicing support for Denmark and the territory’s autonomy in an event called “Hands Off Greenland! Solvang Stands With Denmark.”

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An attendee of the “Hands Off Greenland” rally shares a laugh while holding the Erfalasorput, the national flag of Greenland Saturday at Solvang Park.

Craig Macnaughton, Contributor

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Locals rallied Saturday in Solvang Park to protest U.S. government talk of acquiring Greenland, voicing support for Denmark and the territory’s autonomy in an event called “Hands Off Greenland! Solvang Stands With Denmark.”

Craig Macnaughton

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Locals rallied Saturday in Solvang Park to protest U.S. government talk of acquiring Greenland, voicing support for Denmark and the territory’s autonomy in an event called “Hands Off Greenland! Solvang Stands With Denmark.”

Craig Macnaughton

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About 200 people rallied Saturday in Solvang Park to protest U.S. government talk of acquiring Greenland, voicing support for Denmark and the territory’s autonomy in an event called “Hands Off Greenland! Solvang Stands With Denmark.”

Craig Macnaughton

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Demonstrators of the “Hands Off Greenland! Solvang Stands With Denmark” lined Mission Drive sidewalks and heard speakers including the Rev. Jim Burklo, pastor at United Church of Christ in Simi Valley, and Solvang City Councilwoman Liz Orona.

Craig Macnaughton

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Locals rallied Saturday in Solvang Park to protest U.S. government talk of acquiring Greenland, voicing support for Denmark and the territory’s autonomy in an event called “Hands Off Greenland! Solvang Stands With Denmark.”

Craig Macnaughton

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A protestor photographs another during the “Hands Off Greenland! Solvang Stands With Denmark” on Saturday at Solvang Park.

Craig Macnaughton

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Demonstrators wave to cars, while others pass out literature and song lyrics Saturday in Solvang.

Craig Macnaughton, Contributor