Last Saturday Anna invited us to attend a Native American Pow Wow in Alexandria, Va. It was very small and intimate. Much nicer than the huge festivals in DC.
We enjoyed seeing the dancers and were impressed with their stamina. It was a very hot day, 98 degrees and very humid. These men and women were dressed in heavy buckskin clothing. I honestly don't know how they managed. The woman in the red dress, who appears caucasian, is a Cherokee princess. She is not full-blooded Cherokee but has enough of a bloodline to be recognized. She was struggling, she looked ill. That European blood gets ya on these hot days! Poor thing.
The drumming was phenomenal. Musa loved it. We felt reconnected to the Earth.
After a great time listening and watching Native Americans, we decided on dinner at the Montana Grill. When I walked in felt like I was back in Red Lodge. (Hey, Carla we need to take Retta to the cabin) Musa and Butch ate their first bison burgers. They're good!
Musa came home with newly inspired ideas for his necklace creations.
Thanks Anna, we had fun.
1 comment:
Sounds like you had a great day - It has been way too long since I heard/saw a drum circle.
Regarding a trip to Red Lodge: as soon as I finish my dissertation I AM THERE!! I just recently ran across the picture I have of Anna playing with the cougar cubs. Priceless!
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