Fading Voices


5/23/2009
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Free

Robbinsville, NC
Little Snowbird Church Playground
1897 Little Snowbird Road
Robbinsville, NC   28771

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A celebration of traditional ways of the Snowbird Cherokee Indians. Native American traditions and crafts highlight a way of life that is quickly fading for the Cherokees. Events include a mound walk, signifying the start of a new village and a common place for festivals, ceremonies, and events. Demonstrations include corn grinding, making bread, and using blow guns. Crafts include basket weaving, beadwork, pottery, wood carving, and others. Cherokee hymns, traditional dancing, story telling, and Cherokee language interpretations are part of the celebration, plus games which include stick ball and fish game.

Categories: Arts And Crafts, Children, Educational, Family Oriented, Food, Heritage, Music, Outdoor Recreation
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Phone: 828-479-8201 or 828-479-3917

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