These photos were taken at a Pow Wow or Wacipi in the Lakota Language (meaning they dance). This is a ceremonial gathering of many people and tribes to share dance, song, and celebrate life. This gentleman's dance regalia consisted of buffalo robes which must have been hot. The temperature was near 90°F, and the sun was searingly hot. He must be a tough man.
There are dances for men and women, and others. This is a fancy shawl dancer doing her dance in mid air.
The girl really looks flying. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteI have only been to two Pow Wows... it is worth the stop over.
ReplyDeleteYou caught the woman in mid air!
ReplyDeleteAnyone can attend a PowWow so long as they behave by the rules. Sometimes even nonNative people are asked to dance too. It is an honor.
ReplyDeleteNice capture of the woman dancing. My wife and I atteneded some Pow Wows when we lived in Alaska.
ReplyDeleteI have been to several Pow Wow out here. Always interesting and colorful. I like the hoop dance and the flute playing.
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Awesome! I've never been to one
ReplyDeleteI have seen this done here.
ReplyDeleteThere are a couple of them every year around here--- We've only been to one, but it was delightful. I'd love to see the Lakota.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. I've been to a Pow Wow and it was a great experience.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's a thing I'd like to see once in my life. did you ever read Tony Hillerman's books?..
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