Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Wacipi

Most every year, UND sponsors a Wacipi, a Native American pow wow, and this years was the 40th annual Time-Out and Wacipi. It's a weeklong celebration of American Indian customs and culture. The entries into the Wacipi demonstrate traditional dance, drumming and regalia. These are some of the grand entries:









Brace yourself! I toook something like 200 photos so you're likely to see more!

9 comments:

  1. Love all the colorful outfits! looks like a really interesting event. Can't wait to see more!

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  2. I remember some of the photos you've taken before. Can't wait to see more--the traditional costumes and beadwork and amazing.

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  3. I would LOVE to be there right now. I love their music and dancing and all the color is amazing. Can't wait to see more.

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  4. I used to go to the Pow wow's in Denver. I love the colors of the costumes and the sound of the drums beating. Very cool!

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  5. So much color, so much character, so much heritage --- only 200 pics. Bring 'em on! These are great.

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  6. What beautiful and colorful costumes! I look forward to seeing what you saw through the lens of your camera. *Ü*

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  7. Colors! Colors everywhere! How fun!

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  8. These shots are wonderful. What an interesting and fun event. So colorful! Can't wait to see more.

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  9. Glad you took a lot - can't wait to see more!! Love all the colors!

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--Wonderful! I was hoping you'd comment!