Powwow of Love

The 30th annual MSU Pow-Wow of Love was held on March 16, 2013. Arriving at Jenison Fieldhouse roughly 7. 35pm, I found myself breaking unrivaled of the rules. I entered the building from the east transfix where the entrance was reserved dear for the leapingrs. I hence walked towards the trip the light fantastic toe argonna, where the crowd gathered. The first affaire that caught my eyes was the dark-skinned and unique trip the light fantastic regalia or outfit worn by the dancers. Bright colors such(prenominal) as yellow, orange, red, and light blue wrap around the dancers beautifully.The older faceing masculine dancers were wearing the plumage warbonnets on the cope and bustles on the stern. dancers with striking multicolored form and fringed outfits were crowding the dance floor. al roughly of the female dancers dressed simple with their colorful fringed shawls. I noticed that approximately dancers even had bells attached to their ankles or dance outfits that they wore. I also was told that the feathers and leathers used were acquire from their father up to their great grandfather. The chaw was so magnificent it made me mad to stay for the show.The dancing has already started when I arrived. I was told that they were doing the Intertribal Dance. In this fall inicular dance, everyone is welcome to take part even the spectators. The dancers moved in a circular clockwise motion a without any particular moves. They hence invited the open to join them in the dance. I was waffle to try it at first. But I told myself that wont get the become anywhere else. So, I decided to just do it. The basic step is the equivalent step used by handed-down dancers. First, one foot is tapped on one beat, placed down flatly.The action is then repeated with the opposite foot, without missing a beat. I enjoyed taking part in the dance as it was the only occur for me to realize the inhering American subtlety closely. Other dances that were perform ed are the Fallen feather dance, the Two-Step dance and the Social Dance. Out of all these dances, the Fallen feather dance fascinated me the most. It was performed because a feather fell from dancers outfit. It was performed by four of the veteran male dancers. They danced around and one of the dancers picked up the feather at the end of the dance while aspect the prayers to it.The feather was then given back to the dancer who dropped it. I was told that in roughly cases, if the feather is not claimed, the person who picked it up can give it to anyone he thinks be the feather. During this dance, the spectators were asked to stand and remove their hats to discover the ceremony. Also, to harbor its sacredness, pictures and videos were not allowed to be taken during the dance ceremony. After watching all the dances, I went to check out the art vendors. I would say that the arts and handicrafts made are eye-catching. The beadworks are impeccable.Most of the arts were based on t heir beliefs and lifestyles. For example, the dreamcatcher was made to prevent nightmare. The rabbit foot, the capsize necklace, the bone knifes, blankets and weavings were or so of the famous handicrafts change that day. I even bought myself a dreamcatcher as a souvenir. I feel so honored to withdraw experienced this Pow-Wow event. They have such great pride and respect for their land, culture and customs duty. Most of the Native Americans that I encountered that day do not look like those people I see in the movie they look more than like the Americans.And what amaze me most is that they relieve live up to their culture and tradition despite the difficulties they experienced in the previous(prenominal) and the U. S. governments policies towards banning some of the Native American cultures in the get word of assimilation to assimilate Native Americansinto the mainstream USculture. Overall, this experience has altered my perceptions about how the Native Americans really look and live their life. existence an international student, this is definitely one of the most memorable nights Ive ever experience in the U. S.