Our local Seminole Indians held a Pow Wow this weekend, it was an open invitation for American Indians from across the country to come and represent their tribes.
It was very interesting to watch these beautiful, proud people carry on some of the traditions of their ancestors in a modern day way.
I took a lot of photos, it was really difficult narrowing it down to just a few favorites out of 150 that I really like. I had the best spot in the house for taking photos, I went alone so I didn't have to sit in the stands, I watched from back stage.
I love these photo and know that there are real life stories behind each of the smiling faces. I wish I could share all of them with you!
Sooo ... what beautiful, colorful things are going on in your neck of the woods?
*** Coy ***
27 comments:
Gorgeous colors! yes, those pow wows are filled with amazing positve energy...seems like you got some yourself!
nancy
Hubby and I have been to a couple of these. We had a lot of fun at it. There was their dancing, and there were crafts, and food, and also a train ride that took you through historical parts of the small town. This was in Cave City, KY where we used to stay at Wig Wam Village.
BEAUTIFUL colors! Vivid photos. I have attended Pow Wows in Monterey, CA, before. History is so interesting. It's great that people of all nationalities carry on traditions, sharing some of those traditions with the rest of us. Life would be so boring if we were all the same.
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They have Pow wows here once a year. I love to see them since I am Indian myself. It is wonderful. They camp out and you can go into some of their teepee's. It is so nice. I just wish I knew a lot more about my own culture. (: Jenny Marie :) http://journals.aol.com/kraztweety2/MyBoringLifeInHesperia
I've never seen more colorful pictures, they are amazing! They'd be wonderful to make "puzzles" out of! "Phinney's Mom"
I so loved this pictures. I have always been fascinated by the culture, traditions and costumes of Native Americans. You got some fantastic shots there! Happy Valentine's Day. xxx
It reminds my of the song from the kids show "Capt. Noah" that ran here on WPVI. "Red and yellow and pink and green...". Very colourful and fascinating!
Beautiful pictures
Wow! They're really amazing pictures! =)
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Wonderful. Truly beautiful.
Sylvia
Those are gorgeous, Coy. You must have had a great time!
xoxo
Nothing like that. Neat pics. I gotta go spend time on an "ugly" old golf course today. I'll be lookin' for them injuns!! rich
you took incredible photos. I too have been to a Seminole Pow Wow. Thank you so much for sharing. judi
WoW, I LOVED them all, I'd have a hard time saying one was a favorite. Awesome pictures, very colorful, very much ALIVE. :-)
Monica
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That is so beautiful...I love tradition.....Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely beautiful pictures. You did a fantantic job on them. I know you enjoyed every minute of the show. My g-g-grandmother was a full Creek Indian. I have her picture with her American family. My g-g-grandfather was a white American. I have his picture also with a mule & buggy. Neat. He died in the Civil War. Helen
I love the photos. I have seen Indians (Dakota Sioux) give programs at my schools when I was growing up and march in local parades. I love the native American culture where everything means something......
Candace
Coy, what amazing and beautiful photos! I have never been to a Seminole Pow Wow, but do love going to Pow Wows when i lived up north. I am a touch of Iroquois and have a dress I dance in sometimes when I go... it is a beautiful thing to dance... I am proud of my native heritage... ever so small as it is... ever so brutal as history tells us...
thank you for this entry
~Kate
These are breathtaking, Coy! Thanks so much for sharing them... must have been even more spectacular in person. xxoo, Albert
Ooohhhh...aaaaahhhhhh! Such beautiful costumes and beadwork! The local Nez Perce Tribe here has several Pow Wows each year, and now that the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial is picking up speed, performances by the Tribe are more frequent that ever! Thank you for sharing!
~Dona
These pictures are great! I'm glad you shared them. I was actually thinking recently it would be great to go to something like this to have a better understanding of the tradition. Native Americans seem to be a forgotten part of our history as a people sometimes. Heck, I even have distant relatives (great great grandmother, or something like that) who are Native American. :-) ---Robbie
You have quite a knack for photography! Keep 'em coming!
Tammy
WOW, Those are beautiful. I'd love to go to a pow wow. Thanks for sharing them!
Lahoma
they did one of these pow-wows at fort Wilderness at Disney recently.. I am kicking myself for not going now.. I am part Cherokee, so I shuld have some pride in my heritage
M
Love it with someone says they are part Indian...Which part? Your right ear? Your nose? "If you feel and understand the cultural values of Native people or a certain tribe, than the spirit of your ancestor must live somewhere inside you."
What incredible photos!!!
Your pictures are breath taking ...I love your work. Thanks for sharing them.
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