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L O W L A N D S - L  -  12 April 2007 - Volume 04

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From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com >
Subject: Events

Folks,

Those of you in the area of Washington State, Northern Oregon and
Southwestern British Columbia might like to consider attending the 36th
Spring Powwow hosted by the University of Washington Native American Student
Organization. It is a so-called "intertribal" affair with participants from
all over the US and Canada, often with Mexican visitors and once in a while
with participants from otherwise less represented American polar regions and
Northeastern Siberia.

If you have never attended a powwow you ought to give it a try, for this one
is one of your more impressive ones.  It is the indoor "rival" of the
outdoor one during SeaFair in June/July.

There are ceremonies, dancing and druming competitions, and this can be
really impressive, especially for novices. There is also a bazaar with all
types of stuff for sale, and treasures can be found among trinkets,
including music and language books and tapes.

Whenever "intertribal" dances are announced, anyone may participate, and
people that aren't Native Americans are considered belonging to their own
respective tribes, are thus welcome.  These dances (which require no skill,
just glorified walking in a circle) are meant less for beauty than for
social symbolism, a display of unity and mutual support. There tend to be
collections for student scholarships and the awarding of such.
Occasionally, newly wed couples are honored: they walk in a circle holding
open a blanket, and whoever cares to do so throws some money into it.

You are allowed to take photographs and videos, and I do recommend bringing
your cameras, also sound recorders.  However, there are moments when you
should not take photoraphs and videos, namely during certain solemn
ceremonies.  The rule of thumb is "Don't shoot while everyone stands."

Whatever food will be offered for sale is neither plentiful nor healthful,
nor in any way wonderful.  So have a meal beforehand, or eat some packed
food there (which is perfectly fine and normal).

Tso, this is a nice opportunity for doing some "Lowlands spying," namely to
listen to the various English accents, which usually requires some
eavesdropping.  You will also hear indigenous languages spoken.

Most Native Americans attending (and they are in the majority) use these
events for their main purpose: meeting.  So, among the spectators there is a
lot of meet-and-greet going on, and it's great to observe social customs,
family interaction and styles of tribal fineries.

This year's Spring Powwow will begin this afternoon and will end on Sunday
evening.  On Saturday and Sunday it runs pretty much all day long.

Try to make it for at least one of the "Grand Entries," because they are
very impressive.  These are scheduled as follows:

Friday (April 13): 7 pm (general)
Saturday (April 14): 1 pm (Coastal Tribes), 7 pm (general)
Sunday (April 15): 7 pm (general)

The venue is the Hec Edmunson/Bank of America Pavilion (basketball arena)
just north of the football stadium, a short walk from the Medican Center.

Have fun if you attend!

Reinhard/Ron

(I'll probably be there Saturday evening, depending on how my "cat herding"
goes, because I always try to take friends and foreign visitors along.)

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