Some very luckily kids were asked to perform for an international audience recently!
Ambassador Keith Harper, U.S. Representative to the Human Rights Council, hosted a performance by young hoop dance performers from the Pueblo of Pojoaque at the U.S. Mission, Friday, July 18.
“When we talk about human rights, we like to focus on the human part of that, and of course one of the essential elements of being human is cultural expression,” said Harper, who is a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.
U.S. Mission Geneva posted some photos from the event. Their families and community must be so proud.
According to their website, the kids were recently introduced to hoop dancing by the LaRance family. They've already worked hard enough to show off their skills at the February 2014 hoop dancing championship. Here's a clip of them courtesey of the Pueblo of Pojoaque YouTube channel.
To find out more about these young dancers you can visit the Pueblo of Pojoaque page.
TINA RODRIGUEZ
says:The dancers! and dances! are beautiful, they MUST be taught to the young so they will pass them on, and continue the beauty of their traditions. Am Spanish-European, my daughter is Canadian; we are proud of the native culture, dance and arts. We wonder why there are no native resturants… affordable ones..not over the top for the tourists $$$$ Be known for your roots, spread the knowledge. All the best.
sue
says:I am from england and i have always loved the native american culture