Konina Dance, Hopi Dancers pt. 1

Nuvatukya'ovi Sinom Dance Group, Museum of Northern Arizona

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• 4 July 10

[FleurdeRoz]

This said from a gentle heart & not to be taken with offense. I would venture to shed a little light. But for all intents & purposes...It is considered bad etiquette to photograph Any First Nation's People's sacred ceremonies without the consent of the dancers. It is like taking flash pictures of the Pope at Mass within the Cathedral in Rome. At Pow Wow's you will hear & learn this within the first minutes before the dancers come into the circle for Grand Entry. ~*Walk Softly in Beauty*~ @;}~

[rd47blog]

@FleurdeRoz

New in town sailor? Watch all my Native American videos including especially the last 3 with my Hopi friend Ernest Honanie.

[actutus]

Anything pertaining to spirit belongs to the common heritage of mankind and should be shared graciously with all. It's great (and only right) that these dances are being recorded and posted on Youtube, where they may provide spiritual inspiration to all for generations to come. When we refuse to share spiritual insight, we all become spiritually bereft, and suffer more than just spiritually (just look at the pain of Mideastern religious conflict). No one can own God, or even any path to God.

[rd47blog]

@actutus

"God" bless you, great insight too the truth.

[rd47blog]

I travel around the southwest recording Native American dancers and artists. Why this video brings negitive comments. I have not a clue why, this is. If you want to make a negitive comment. Please watch my other videos first. Most of the dancers in this group aren't even Hopi. Realize this gives the dancers a way to share all there hard work with others. So lighten up, you've been watching to much TV. Geeeeze

[merisdee22]

yes, just read a lot of upset people & their comments. i have no offense towards it, but just thought i put in my words as well. (:

[rd47blog]

@merisdee22

Far more people thanked me, then complained. If you'll notice, you can tell. Only the younger less educated made negitive comments. Once again, this is not a Hopi ceremonial dance. I was told it was a Supia Corn Dance, by one of the dancers. Come on folks, lighten up, it's a dance. If the group didn't want to share it. They would have done it in there back yard.

[actutus]

@TheWiindigo I fully agree with the right to privacy, but within the context of what I consider as the three divisions of sentient beings. 1). The individual 2). The individual and his/her friends/family 3). The community of sentient beings throughout the Universe. I.e., I would never contest the right of an individual to a private ritual, or a family or group of close friends. But once a ritual passes beyond one's inner circle, it should be done for everyone, or not at all.

[kbilzs]

@wheelori814 You obviously did not read my comment because if you did you would realize the angle i was coming from but since you did not I have too apologize for not being contextual enough. Sorry Dude or Dudette.

[wheelori814]

@kbilzs your a retard! I live in tucson and have many native friends and have opened my home to the ones in need without charging them a penny for anything, including food. You sound like the brainwashed society people who judge a nation or race by a couple of bad experiences with a couple of people not realizing not all people are like that! Its an INDIVIDUAL thing, not a race thing! And for the old saying go back to where you came from, america is where I came from! now what?

[TheWiindigo]

@actutus All that being said, still some things are sacred and private. Generally speaking not about this vide.

[kbilzs]

People only care about indigenous people when it is beneficial to them. If they came to your neighborhood and asked for their land back where most Americans reside I bet you would not have such kind words then.