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May 30, 2007
Pow Wow
On Sunday Dale and I went to a the annual Spring Planting Moon American Pow Wow at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. There was food to eat and crafts to buy but the highlight of a day like this is the dancing.
Dale and I were content to watch these men and women dance for the better part of the afternoon. If you get a chance to go to something like this, I really recommend it.
Okay, back to vacation.
Posted by Carole at May 30, 2007 7:00 AM
Comments
So cool. Which tribe was it?
Posted by: Ruth at May 30, 2007 6:59 AM
Love the traditional dress! The feathers are amazing.
Posted by: Manise at May 30, 2007 7:02 AM
Pow Wows can be so much fun! I'm so glad you enjoyed the day.
Posted by: Chris H at May 30, 2007 7:36 AM
Very cool! Enjoy!
Posted by: Carol at May 30, 2007 7:37 AM
I bet you had a great time!
Posted by: Karen at May 30, 2007 7:42 AM
It is so fascinating to watch the dances. I love all the feathers and such. Hoop dancers are also amazing. What a fun way to spend a day!
Posted by: margene at May 30, 2007 7:49 AM
I've been out to Taos a number of times, but the best dances were at Christmas. It was gorgeous. Did they have Fry Bread? Mmmm, fry bread.
Posted by: liz at May 30, 2007 8:06 AM
Wonderful! I went to a pow-wow up in Maine last summer and it was delightful. The kiddos love them too.
Posted by: PumpkinMama at May 30, 2007 8:12 AM
They have something similar here in July. But it is always so hot hardly anyone shows up. I feel bad for the participants. They put all that effort into it and hardly anyone is there.
Posted by: britt at May 30, 2007 8:15 AM
HOW COOL!!
Posted by: Robin in VA at May 30, 2007 8:24 AM
Used to see weekly dances and attended cool celebrations when I lived on the Navajo reservation in AZ - miss them so - thanks for the pics to remind me.
Posted by: kristi and otis at May 30, 2007 8:37 AM
Mmm..you ate, right? Get your fill of fry bread? I can share my fry bread recipe if your interested. My father in law loves my recipe more than his own and says its closer to his moms (mines a tad on the sweeter side)
Powwows are always a blast. We miss going to the ones back in Wisconsin.
Posted by: Carla at May 30, 2007 8:57 AM
I'll have to keep an eye out for the local pow-wows.
Posted by: Chris at May 30, 2007 9:06 AM
Will you adopt me - or could we just come live with you! You guys have the coolest stuff all around you! Alas, I shall just live vacariously through your blog life!
Posted by: Deb at May 30, 2007 9:19 AM
I went to a pow wow back in college when I took a Native American Studies class. I really enjoyed it.
Posted by: Jennifer at May 30, 2007 9:30 AM
Enjoy your vacation! Sounds like a great time, and there's always something to do in our area, isn't there?
Posted by: Heather R. at May 30, 2007 9:31 AM
Looks like a fun time! Enjoy your vacation!
Posted by: Kelly at May 30, 2007 9:39 AM
The dance costumes have always impressed me, but then so have the Indian Tacos we can get at fairs around here. Have a swell vacation!
Posted by: Birdsong at May 30, 2007 9:48 AM
I have been to a Pow Wow before, it is very cool! I'm glad you were able to go and enjoy. The dancing is my favorite part too :)
Posted by: Meadow at May 30, 2007 9:52 AM
Cape Cod vacation! I am so jealous. Go to 4 Seas Ice Cream in Centerville and have a chocolate ice cream soda for me! I have fantasies about that place!
Posted by: Lisa C at May 30, 2007 11:16 AM
I hope you're enjoying your vacation!
Great photos :o)
Posted by: JessaLu at May 30, 2007 11:47 AM
That does sound like a great afternoon activity. Enjoy your vacation!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at May 30, 2007 11:49 AM
How fabulous!
Posted by: Cookie at May 30, 2007 12:27 PM
That looked like it was a lot of fun.
Posted by: Helen at May 30, 2007 4:13 PM
too cool!
Posted by: vanessa at May 30, 2007 6:04 PM
And to think that in the late 70's our Native Americans could not do dances like this.. thank goodness we've awakened to this wonderful dance.
Have a great vacation.
Posted by: Teyani at May 31, 2007 1:16 AM
The problem is the Plains dances are taking over the Powwows for the tourists so the individual celebrations are lost. Or not shared publicly.
Posted by: Cathy at May 31, 2007 12:45 PM
