Came across this video today and thought I’d share it with the forum.
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Thanks! A nice way to get back on a pleasant track.
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Fascinating and beautiful. Every aspect had me captured. The community as a whole brought on the tears. Thanks mmrogers for sharing : )
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These dances are wonderful. But I was under the impression that photos were not allowed. I know that is true (or used to be) at Hopi (unless permission is obtained). And Kewa is such a conservative pueblo, I’m surprised it was allowed. At the dances I’ve attended no one had cameras. We did take pictures inside friends homes (with permission), but not outdoors.
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Outsiders usually aren’t allowed to film or photograph, but looking at the setting and surroundings I’m guessing a tribal member took the footage.
Takes me back to my time working in Zuni. First sign dancers were going to appear was kids starting to show up on the rooftops. Next thing you know rain dancers (mudheads) would appear and everyone would stop what they were doing to watch. Coolest job ever.
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Did you ever see the Shalako ceremonies? I haven’t, but close friends were invited by the Nahohai family…sounds like an amazing (and cold!) experience.
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Went every year for a while. It’s pretty awesome. Dances start very late and go all night. Don’t know if its still that way, but hosts used to have hot coffee for the guests. If you do go, bring a couple of big cans of Folgers coffee for the hosts, and a carton of Salem cigarettes to hand out packs to the singers and drummers at the different houses you visit. People are friendly and welcoming, and it’s usually much appreciated.
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I don’t know the facts regarding this video, and I am aware of the days of past and the “rules?” you speak of.
This is off subject but it is leading somewhere. Being born in Tucson and raised in Arizona and California, we and the Native cultures grew up as separately as possible.
In the last decades becuse of ability to compete economically through the gambling business, I have seen the reservations and the Peoples transformed in the most wonderful ways.
Today we have a broadcast channel FNX where the local Gila River Broadcasting Corporation (GRBC) is shown daily. It’s shared publicly for all, for the now, for the future, and for teaching and preservation of history.
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Neat. If you take a screen shot of this, you can find quite a few other videos. Some close up to see their jewelry. Is this in NM?
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I believe this was filmed on the Hopi reservation in Arizona, @nanc9354
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It would be a fantastic experience. I was invited several years ago by Milfred Nahohai, but couldn’t seem to get it done. Thanks for the reminders for coffee and cigarettes (although I don’t think the Nahohai’s smoke). I always bring some kind of gift (food or blankets) when visiting friends at Zia and Kewa, or attending dances. Looking back you must feel lucky you were able to spend that time at Zuni!
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Don’t know if it’s still the case but those elders loved their Salems!
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For anyone interested in this type of stuff, Sumi’Nungwa takes place on the Hopi
reservation 9/28-29 this year. Last year they reported about 100 vendors between arts/crafts and food. I wanted to go this year but I unfortunately have a work conflict.
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