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American Indian festival

Each year American Indians from various parts of the country come to take part in a festival in Wichita, Kansas. It was a learning experience for me. All appeared to me to be dignified, mostly serious about their appearance and role in the occasion. Their religious beliefs were a good part of their dances.
Tiny dancer
Tiny dancer		 g9/11/744211/3/156607296.1eJcrCHd.jpg American Indian Festival Dancers
American Indian Festival Dancers		 Introspective Moment
Introspective Moment		 g9/11/744211/3/156659787.mHKlwbmL.jpg
At his father's knee
At his father's knee		 g9/11/744211/3/156659860.BKQoPY8R.jpg Adjustment
Adjustment		 Actively engaged
Actively engaged		 An Elder
An Elder
Solemn young Lady
Solemn young Lady		 Happy and excited
Happy and excited		 I have no idea what caused these expressions
I have no idea what caused these expressions		 Taking a Break
Taking a Break		 Child Dancer
Child Dancer
Dance
Dance		 While listening to an invocation
While listening to an invocation

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Jean D06-Jun-2017 00:34
A fine collection of candid portraits, Neil. ~V
Mary Bowles31-May-2017 18:06
This is a fine gallery, Neil.
You have captured the solemnity of the occasion.
Yes, the costumes and headdresses are colourful, but isn't it wonderful that these old ways and beliefs are still being passed down through the generations. You mentioned that this gathering takes place each year and
I am wondering if anyone knows how long they have been meeting, and from various parts of the country., and particularly ...why Wichita ? Must be a special place to them. Lucky you. Regards.
joseantonio22-Jul-2014 16:29
Lovely and colorful images. Very nice report.V
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)21-Jul-2014 17:22
Simply beautiful...V
Paolo
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