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Old 03-26-2011, 06:21 PM
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jaciqltznok
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This time of year bring out the best of the Kuskokwim delta region with a celebration of song/dance/drum called Cama-i..(cha-m-eye)

they have dancers from all over the region doing traditional native dances/songs and music plus some of the kids doing newer modern dance stuff..and usually 3-4 dance troupes from around the country/world.

It is a week long celebration that came from the many years the natives were not allowed to do anything of their native ways for fear of being chastised by the Church and other "outsiders" Even their language was forbidden.

This year they are broadcasting Cama-i festival LIVE...
you can see it here..http://bethelarts.com/cama-i-live/
go through some of the pix from past years as well...

I really miss Bethel at this time...it was so alive with art, laughter, heritage and love!
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