Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Thunder Mountain Lenapee Tribe Pow Wow

Saturday, Sue and I went to the Thunder Mountain Pow Wow At Saltsburg, PA.
There were lots of dancing and vendors.
Opening Ceremonies
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Hanging the flags
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Opening dance
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I got to take part in my first dance.
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This young lady wads as graceful as a doe
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These are what is known as the “Fancy Dancers”
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This young man had just won the national championship for fancy dancers
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This young man had the neatest costume and he could really dance!
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To learn more about the Lenape Nation, go here
http://www.thundermtlenape.org/culture/


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  1. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    Kathy,
    We have lots to learn from our Native American brothers and sisters. Heritage maters and is worth celebrating.
    Great photos and info

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