Our cruises in Alaska and around Point Hope with Nicolas Dubreuil | PONANT
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we're at the top of the bearing straight or more precisely at tikak which is the inupiat word for Point Hope and the oldest inupiat settlement in the world
the whole culture is handed down through singing all the songs are a way of passing on their knowledge orally
there are lots of remains of sod houses made entirely of whale bones because the anupat people and in particular the Clans that live here are completely dependent on the whale
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Nicolas Dubreuil, PONANT's head of expeditions, discusses Point Hope with us, a unique location unlike any other in the world due to its preservation from all modern influences. In the middle of the Bering Strait, you'll meet with the Bering Strait's first nations people, at Point Hope in particular, as the oldest Inupiat settlement in the world. Discover how tribal life is intertwined with the whale population by visiting the astonishing remains of the bone and peat houses or the Point Hope cemetery, which is entirely enclosed in these gigantic bones. Let yourself be charmed by the ancestral culture of these people, who still communicate through soung. Our cruises will take you into the heart of these wide open spaces with their gigantic glaciers, steep mountains, endless tundra, and sparkling lakes. To learn more about our cruises in Alaska, visit www.ponant.com. Since its founding by Jean-Emmanuel Sauvée over a quarter of a century ago, PONANT has been France's only cruise company. With French crews, and the expertise, personal service, and cuisine that they bring with them, we offer luxury cruises to help you discover truly exceptional destinations. Whether you are embarking on a nature voyage in northern Europe, a cultural voyage to South America, an idyllic Caribbean cruise or a sophisticated expedition through the icy waters of the Antarctic, PONANT crosses the world's oceans in search of exclusive itineraries that are rich in fresh discoveries and encounters. Do you dream of experiencing a voyage on the sea that combines authenticity with sophistication? We will welcome you on board our luxurious boats, yachts and sailing ships to offer an unforgettable cruise in an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication on a human scale. Continue the PONANT experience on our website: www.ponant.com Find the latest news about our cruises by subscribing to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PonantCruises Follow us on our social networking pages and share your own PONANT moments: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ponant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ponantcruises/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ponant_cruises