Multicultural Celebration...

How could we resist... "This free, family-friendly event has something for everyone! Cultural groups from across the region will share their rich traditions through music, dance, and art. Stroll through the marketplace filled with handmade goods, enjoy food and beverages from local favorites, and experience live entertainment that’s sure to get you moving."

With little ones in tow, we had to be selective on what of the celebration we could watch.
We thoroughly enjoyed the Washoe Tribe Event Welcoming. This opening honored the Washoe Tribe, the original stewards of Lake Tahoe.
We were all entranced by the Eagles Wing Pageant Dancers.
This dance troupe, representing the Reno Sparks Indian Colony, honored their heritage through traditional dances and regalia.
The history shared through song and performance was incredible. The audience was spellbound.


We were even given the opportunity to participate in a Snake Dance. In Native American cultures, snakes symbolize a range of concepts, including fertility, health, rebirth, healing, transformation, and spiritual power, often connected to the underworld, water, and lightning. Due to their ability to shed their skin, snakes are seen as symbols of rebirth and renewal. While some snakes are seen as dangerous and associated with death, others are considered sacred protectors and spirit guides.

While they did not share much about the Japanese culture, UNR's Wolfpack Taiko Drummers thoroughly entertained with their high-energy Japanese drumming that blended rhythm, movement, and power. We absolutely loved this performance.
Taiko drumming is a traditional style of choreographed Japanese drumming that has been around since 6th century CE and was used for events like wars, ceremonies, and rituals. Modeled to sound like rumbling thunder, Taiko drumming normally reaches around 120 decibels, a sound pressure level that can be equated to that of a bulldozer or motorcycle. If you look closely at the video clip below, you can actually see the vibrations. It is a performance where many senses were experienced. WOW, what a day! Kore wa subarashikatta!
Keep your language.
Love its sounds, its modulation, its rhythm.
But try to march together
with men of different languages,
remote from your own, who wish, like you,
for a more just and human world.”
― Helder Camar

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