SA, Marsha, You have to be invited and even when invited it is most polite to observe. When asked to participate you participate. Talking about your self is Considered rude unless asked. These are religious events, talking about Vision quests is like approaching a catholic about a confessional. A rather personal subject. Also calling traditional regalia an outfit Or a costume is usually held as offensive and in poor taste.
I encourage you to go, keep the attitude of a guest when striking Up a relationship, ask what dances are performed at night, it's All about the dancing. You may be invited. -Ron -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MarshaV Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MD] Painting At 12:36 PM 1/17/2008, you wrote: > [Marsha] >Have you ever been to a powwow? > > > >SA: I wanted to get back to this, and now I'm able >to. > Yes, I have been to powwows. I introduced my >wife to them, and therefore she has gone with me as >well. I haven't been to any since my son has been >born. We will probably go at some point in time, I >wouldn't doubt this summer. > Once at a powwow I approached this man that was >honored for doing participating in the Sun Dance not >too long before the powwow. I went up to this man >after the honors and dancing were finished. He was at >a tented booth with women, girls, and boys I believe. >I believe he was the oldest male in the tent, and he >was only around 20 years old I would say. I >approached the tent, and said how I honored his >experience, said he was very brave, and that I >respected him. Then after this giving of respect, I >mentioned how I went on a vision quest... and before I >could go any further all the people in the tent took >off very fast, except the man. They disappeared very >suddenly, very knowingly, very instinctively one might >say. As if somebody called your name, you turn and >look, they suddenly throw a ball at you, and like a >gut reaction you quickly move out of the way or catch >the ball. The man approached me with kindness and >calmly said, "We don't talk about these things unless >we're around a fire." Thus, a proper place was >referenced to me. I said I understand. He invited me >to the fire they were going to have that night. Thus, >a proper time, too. I really wanted to go, but I was >with friends that drove and they wanted to leave. We >were over 45 minutes by car from where I lived. I >couldn't stay, but that was a very interesting, sudden >moment. > > > >quiet snow falling woods, >SA Greetings SA, I had something similar happen, but it was propriety that kept me from staying. I think there is always a fire at a powwow. But I was told that after the event closed to the public more interesting things would happen. Marsha ************* DEFINITION of Marsha, I, me, self, & etc.: Ever-changing collection of overlapping, interrelated, inorganic, biological, social and intellectual, static patterns of value. Moq_Discuss mailing list Listinfo, Unsubscribing etc. http://lists.moqtalk.org/listinfo.cgi/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org Archives: http://lists.moqtalk.org/pipermail/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org/ http://moq.org.uk/pipermail/moq_discuss_archive/ Moq_Discuss mailing list Listinfo, Unsubscribing etc. http://lists.moqtalk.org/listinfo.cgi/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org Archives: http://lists.moqtalk.org/pipermail/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org/ http://moq.org.uk/pipermail/moq_discuss_archive/
