I stumbled upon the Gathering of Nations one year by accident when I lived in NM. I also stumbled upon an awesome pow wow at Acoma that same year. I have never seen so many different Native peoples in one spot. They are in their best traditional dress, and looking perfect to the last bead. They dance, sing, share , tell stories and laugh.
The opening ceremony consists of hundreds of people, so many they literally do not fit in the dance ring, which is the University of New Mexico's arena. If you want to learn about all different peoples, dances, songs, foods, and regalia, this is the place. There is food, crafts, jewelry, and more for sale outside.
Albuquerque itself has everything, including a wonderful climate. I truly miss the New Mexico weather, hopefully somewhere down the line, when Matt and I retire, we will be somewhere in the high desert. In the meanwhile, we visit, we make new friends , see beautiful sights and learn MUCH.
A little taste of gathering of Nations Grand Entry:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lueLoqiew4&feature=related
(If you listen you will actually hear the words "Mashantucket Pequot")
So think about a trip to Albuquerque, a wonderful city with great Native American , Mexican and Spanish places, foods and peoples. Shop, visit Old Town and the Native American Museum. The Gathering is always the last weekend of April.
Plan a trip, one where you will learn new things and meet new peoples!!
Peshaui Wequashimese
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