I am of Native American descent, hearing this Lady's comments about the women's clothing touches my heart because I feel the exact same way about the way Salvar Kameez and jewelry she is wearing! I think Indian and Pakistani clothes are so beautiful with the colors and decorations.
I’m White Mountain Apache and I’ve always loved the different middle eastern, Indian and African cultures along with my own. I also used to be a belly dancer back in the day. :)
I especially like Indigenous women's ribbon skirts. My daughter is Me`tis (Indigenous and French) and has asked me to make one for her. Dresses and skirts needed a little color, and women would trade/purchase ribbon.The ribbons are sewn around the bottom of the skirt.
@@laurievandewiele4065 everyone is indigenous somewhere in India all Indians are indigenous but if they move to another country they are not indigenous. The people who is the original people in a country before foreigners came is indigenous in their country. Some countries is so big that they have several indigenous people
Osiyo! That is how to say "hello" in Cherokee. I have been to the pow wow there many times when my people gather to have a celebration. We bring drums, beautiful people, and good food. To make it even more interesting we compete with each other for prizes and that is why there are numbers worn. It is an awesome event when we all come together to celebrate our love for our Mother Earth. When we sing we harmonize with the energy of Mother Earth and all the natural world around us. We all pray with song as One. The Cherokee put this celebration together and invited all other nations to join us. Glad you enjoyed the video because I enjoy the videos you all post as well. We don't have a word for "bye" in Cherokee. We say "Duyukta" instead, that is Cherokee for, "until I see you again."
I would love to have this group and all others of this channel to come experience a pow wow in person! Sharing our culture and traditions is one of the best parts of the pow wow! I cannot wait for the spring to start going!
It was my honor to escort elders to the dedication of a Longhouse and to a campus pow wow. They were both tremendously moving experiences. While beautiful to watch, you're right that you need to be there in person to feel them more fully within you. Thank you for being willing to share with us.
. Something so primal about the rhythm, same with a marching band parading, you can't get the full effect unless you are on sight, feeling the beat in your chest. Beautiful.
I'm not Native American but am a white American born and I have nothing but the utmost respect for our Native American brothers and sisters. Very proud and well deserved people and I have nothing but respect for them and their culture.
I'm from the Snoqualmie tribe and we had a parade in town multiple times. We were actually well known and beloved. I only got to participate once though due to moving around and family stuff. I miss going to Pow Wows and events. Canoe Journey is my favorite 😌. Getting up at 4am to canoe on the ocean to the next destination and arriving around dinner. Or staying behind to pack everything up and going to the next place, setting everything up again and making food. The day usually ends with being around a fire singing and drumming. It was tiring and painful at times, but made me feel whole. We sometimes went on hikes if a forest was nearby. Or collecting shells and rocks on the beach. Sometimes there wasn't a shower, so I've had to bath in the river. It was okay (although I have very bad social anxiety and there's almost zero privacy 😳), but there were small leaches sometimes. I never saw one before, I was preteen and saw a small squishy black thing stuck to my hand. I asked a adult what it was and was told it was a leach. I freaked out and brushed it off. Not a great bath time🥲. Now I wouldn't have freaked out, but observed it. I love nature, it's so beautiful and interesting. Also dangerous of course 😅. I once got stuck on a trail because behind my out of sight was a momma bear and in front a cub. I could only hold still and quiet, waiting for them to pass through. A dangerous but cool experience.
@@karmanwilmot1648 That is so cool that you have such a great proud history you can pass on. I'm born American of German descendants; we got some making up to do. :(
You could tell how unfamiliar she was with seeing these people and their culture.. sadly that's cause there seems to be this cultural blackout of native American culture to the rest of the world...Asian people, African people etc. seem to largely be completely unaware of native culture or of the native people in general. Even in WWII when fighting the Japanese America used Brave Navajo recruits as code talkers and because Asia was so unfamiliar of the native people they had absolutely no idea what language they were speaking. Not that I'm saying it's their fault in ANY way I'm just saying it's beautiful to see people who are truly unfamiliar with a culture get to enjoy it for the first time.
@@EstbXCIII You’re right. I think it’s sad too. The code talkers had a movie made about them. If you haven’t seen it, you should watch it. I don’t know why those countries don’t teach Native American history in school, that’s really unforgivable. Although, some cultures barely have education at all out in the countryside, especially for girls.
@@deborahdanhauer8525 Yes, it's called Windtalkers played by Nicolas Cage and Adam Beach who is Native American.. I'm 29 but remember watching it SO MANY TIMES as a kid it always brought tears to my eyes. It's funny cause I'm white and grew up with only my Italian mother but she always felt a deep fascination with Native culture herself so I remember growing up in my house where she designed out living room in this sandy color but about waist high, wrapping around our living room was this vinyl thingy that was about a foot in height and depicted Native American desert homes (I know it sounds like a strange depiction the way I'm describing it but I was so beautiful looking) and decked out on our walls were beautiful native pictures.. one was a large tablet thingy whichednwas held in placed by these strings from the out hand card frame.. we had a this really cool, ornamental spear with small detailed carvings and feathers and fur attached and/or wrapped around it.. a few gorgeous totem poles depicting multiple animals.. One very large picture which I'm pretty sure is pretty famous and depicts and Chief decked out in his regalia sitting cris-crossed on a cliff overlooking a desert canyon with an eagle depicted in the sky. Lol pretty wild but it developed within me a DEEP respect and astonishment in me of all things Native American..
@@EstbXCIII That’s so lovely of your Mother. I’m part Native and I always think it’s a really good thing when people embrace the Native culture. Some Native people resent it, but I think it’s beautiful.
As a proud Choctaw tribal member, I was absolutely touched by their enthusiasm. I was admiring the lady's clothing while she was admiring the women in this video. We need more cross cultural respect around the world.
You should show them a video about the different types of dances, and how their costumes, or regalia, relate to those dances. For example, some are jumping and dancing as they walk, because they are "jingle dancers"; their costume is covered in little metal cones so that they knock together and make a tinkling/jingling sound when they walk, jump, and dance. There are lots of different kinds of dances from many different areas and tribes, and they all have gorgeous costumes/regalia.
There were Shawl Dancers, the women who drape the shawl over there shoulders and dance with a lively step. A young woman's dance. There are the more sedate women's dance with the shawl draped over the arm. More of a subtle dance and easier for older women to dance. There are the men fancy dancer's that dance with the energetic whirling and prancing that sends their colorful feathers like explosions of birds. There are the traditional men's dance that has the natural colored feathers and the style of dancing is more bird like. And there are the women's jingle dancers which is usually the younger women because they have the energy and their bones don't hurt yet.
I believe this Cherokee Nation is Eastern Cherokee Nation in North Carolina. Cherokee Nation is divided into two location: Oklahoma (Trail of Tears) and Eastern. Cherokee Nation in the East were able to stay in the area while others were forced out and moving from their homes in the South to Oklahoma during infamous Trail of Tears. My father's Great Grandmother was Cherokee Princess. His family were luckily enough to stay in the area.
@@hitmixhyepock9405 Have you never met a Native before? They are everywhere in Florida. Especially Seminole county. One Seminole is in my daughter's girl scout troop.
cherokees on my mother's side. its always nice when they watch native american tribal dances and displays. they really like what they see. i would like to show them some cherokee cooking. and the tradition of going out to gather wild onions in spring and make scrambled eggs with them :) a family tradition.
As a Native American this truly warmed my heart and brought a tear to my eyes. I love these people even though I do not know them. They need another video showing the different dancers and the actual drummers singing. It will blow their minds knowing that each dancer and dance represents something different in nature. Also songs are different for different dances as well. Thank you for sharing this. I loved it. ❤❤❤
This is wonderful to see them share in a pow wow. Were they told the numbers the people wear identify them in the dance competitions? Every person has made their own traitional and yet unique set of clothing for seasonal get togethers called powwow. Thank you for sharing this tradition of America. It is fun to see their reactions.
I was raised around Natives and I got to say it was probably the best cultural experience I've ever experienced. I especially enjoyed watching you guys react to it. It's always strange when you walk into an Italian house and see nothing but dreamcatchers and Talavera pottery and knitted blankets and bows and arrows an intricately beaded jewelry. Everything is so colorful just like you said. My younger brother and sister are my half-siblings so we were raised around their family on their father's side we all have the same mother so it was an adjustment on both sides however I also enjoyed how close to Nature the culture is and that animals are so involved and the level of empathy is out of this world.
I am half Ojibwa, but I grew up amongst the Cherokee. I truly miss the beauty and community of the pow wow. It warms my heart to see their joyful reaction ❤
They are not costumes. Their garments are called regalia. It is a remembrance of tribal culture, language, songs, and dance. Yes, amazing and heart-filled. Hope you will enjoy your visits at pow-wows in the future and remember this video when you are up close and present. Thank you for your blessings.
When she said "my heart is happy to see them," I agree! I cried when the men came out with more and more feathers. The dancing is what's really moving. I laughed when the man in the middle sang along. And yes, native Americans are very close with nature! It amazes me how much they respect the earth and honor the animals around them. This was great to see! People in India enjoying American Indian culture-- I loved this! It made my day 😊
Common Man I have a suggestion for a trip: have Babu and others to visit Cherokee Nation: North Carolina and Oklahoma! They can learn and chat with locals there. I am getting teary eyed from Babu's honest reactions.
@@ThatBlackPiano true... They could possibly crowd fund it, although I've never heard them ask for money once, so I'm not sure if they would be comfortable asking or not
@@MrTech226 They went on trips relatively nearby where they could drive or, one time, they took a short plane ride. I imagine it’s like traveling in Texas and once flying up and over to Oklahoma. 😅
I love you folks, so fun to watch you learn and see how diverse and wonderful humans can be all around the earth. Cheers once again from the PNW Canada, bless you all!
I love these guys. Great observation by them that the dress etc of the North American Indigenous people with their attention to detail, customs, and heritage are very similar to their own. We are all more alike than different.
once again it makes my heart melt how they react so genuine and full of appreciation of other cultures. in our fear fueled times of so much anomosity, it is vital to keep hope alive. thank u for doing that (among every kind of joy to the "tribal"s).
They weren't Mistakingly called that and They are No More Native To America than AFRICANS whose Arrival Predates the EVIL Colonial Period. "Natives" as they call them,we're the Africans WHO WERE THE FIRST ONES PALE SAVAGES SAW WHEN THEY ARRIVED AND ONLY RECENTLY ARE PALE ONES SAYING THIS BUT MANY KNEW THAT THE FIRST PEOPLE IN AMERICA WERE AFRICANS AND THEY WERE NOT SLAVES. THAT DUMB COLUMBUS COULDN'T DISCOVER SOMETHING AFRICANS HAD ALREADY DISCOVERED AND NATIVE AFRICANS/INDIANS HERE DID NOT SIT WITH PALEFACE LAND THIEVES, RAPISTS AND MURDERERS FOR NO TURKEY DINNER WHO BROUGHT DEADLY PLAGUES HERE FROM EUROPE AND INTENTIONALLY INFECTED OTHERS AS THEY TOOK THEIR DISEASES TO AFRICA, ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST. TELL Y'ALL TRIBAL FRIENDS THE TRUTH SO THEY WON'T BE BLINDSIDED WHEN Y'ALL HORNS EMERGE 😂 THOSE ARE LIES CAVE DWELLING NEANDERTHALS FROM EUROPE TOLD BCUZ THEY DIDN'T WANT THEIR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO KNOW THE TRUTH, JUST AS PHOTOS AND DOCS ARE NOW SHOWING THE NATIVES TO INDIA, JAPAN, HAWAIIAN, EGYPT AND ISRAEL ARE AFRICANS. TELL THEM ALL OF THE TOWNS/CITIES FOUNDED BY AFRICANS WHO WERE IN AMERICA FIRST, BUT WAS BURNED DOWN BY PALE DEMONS. EVEN THE BOOK OF REVELATION SAY THE PALE RIDER BRING DEATH AND DESTRUCTION AND THE WORD DID NOT LIE
The original term was given (if I can remember correctly) that "indian" meant "with god" so many are ok with it. Its always nice to ask. I prefer indigenous due to native American being too many syllables and ive had bad memories with "indian".
I think the term will die out soon. Now that we have actual Indians from India living in America, it is becoming too confusing with the different associations of the term. It will take time to change.
@@pyrovania my mother's side there are dutch and cherokee. one cousin looks cherokee her sister blonde and blue. the one who looks like grandma went to russia once and people kept asking her what part of siberia she was from. :)
Their pure reactions brought tears to my eyes. To see other cultures enjoy Cherokee traditions... It's beautiful. Osiyo! From East Tennessee/ Smoky Mountains.
This video touched my heart! I am half Somali half indigenous and I love seeing international people react to indigenous culture. You guys are awesome lerp doing what you do 🥰
Regalia is a sacred garment. It is disrespectful to call it a costume. Regalia has nothibg to do with representing their "clan". Each type of dance has it's own history and purpose in a pow wow. Some dance styles are unique to certain tribes (bear dance, hoop dancers, raven dance, etc.).
My family just calls them our dance clothes or traditional clothes in English. I will never get used to the word regalia.😅 The regal regalia of royalty is all that pops in my mind.👸🏻👑🤴🏻
I heard her use the word dupata for scarf and I'm proud of myself for learning, but also I think it's so charming that bright and beautiful scarfs are so common in fashion around the world. That colors are so important and look so beautiful to two different people on opposite sides of the planet. :)
This is from the Eastern Band of Cherokees in North Carolina, here in Oklahoma, the Cherokee National Holiday brings in around 100,000 people throughout the weekend and is always packed with people.
There are several different dance style competitions at a Pow Wow. The male dance styles are: Fancy, Grass, Prairie Chicken, and Traditional. The female dance styles are: Fancy, Jingle, and Traditional (again some variations between Northern and Southern).
Great choice to revisit this topic and once more be amazed about the elaborate traditional costumes. Other ideas in that line could be showing them something about traditional European _trachten_ , or a haute couture fashion show. Or even a collection of cosplays from a comicbook convention :D I mean, even if they don't know the characters displayed, they'd certainly appreciate the craftsmanship fans put into their costumes, and their reaction to learning about the cosplay phenomenon will certainly be worth seeing.
Yes, e.g. Norwegian traditional bunads (traditional suits & dresses) would be fun to show them, but it would’ve been a lot of fun to watch them react to e.g. a furry convention! To let them see all these people who dress as furry stuffed animals would be a lot of fun! 👏☺️🤗
This was a nice video. Another idea would be to show them the Inti Raymi celebrations (Sun festival) at the Sacsayhuaman in Cusco, Peru (it is also celebrated in other Andean towns in Peru, Ecuador, Chile and Bolivia).
Rubi displayed a good understanding of the festival and their traditions in spite of it being her first experience viewing it. Her reactions are very observant and intelligent and her comments logical. ❤️👍
We dance for Great Spirit to bless everyone. So wonderful to see your smiles!!!! The women are wearing numbers for later dancing competitions. Much love to you all ❤
By the way, you are a beautiful Princess too. I’m sorry I don’t know your name. Pink is my favorite color and I absolutely love your veil and headdress ❤🗽🪬
I've lived on a Chippewa reservation for over 10 years, have 2 native kids, and their dad is native American. The grand entery is awesome. Even though I don't live there anymore, I travel for the pow wows. People selling things, dancing, and raffles, then a feast where everyone attending can eat, doesn't matter if you're native American or not, all are welcome there. It's one of my favorite places in the world.
Cherokee and Creek blood here, sitting here watching you reactions brought a smile to my face its super hard to not tap my foot to this or join in with voice. nearly 1 am and my roommates would not enjoy it lol. a Pow Wow is like a huge party for us it keeps our past alive.
I am Seneca of the Iroquois Confederacy and I love your reactions to pow wow dancers. I really hope you get the chance to go to one. They are so much fun. The numbers on the side of their regalia are not prices lol but a dance number. A pow wow is a social gathering where we can be with our people but it is also a dance contest. Grand Entry is everyone who is competing. It's not about winning for us though. It's a chance to enjoy the day. Show off our regalia, show off our dance moves, and meet new people.
This was a very emotional video for me. I loved these beautiful people reactions to my people. My family and I are from east of Oklahoma and I’m part Cherokee and Creek and this video gave me much pleasure to watch another tribe of people to enjoy my tribe. Much love❤
This reaction is nothing short of wholesome. Ive seen this Powwow before online and I am amazed too its a gorgeous display! Babu feels the music in his soul, you dont need to know the language or lyrics to feel music. The mood is electric! I dont blame him for wanting to dance and sing along!
The dine have always been damn good folks and you are right, I am Croatian and I just wish folks got along better and were less afraid. I'd be proud to teach you Croatian kolo dancing and eat a bowl of good mutton stew with you.
Wonderful video for them; I'm so happy Ruby got to see this! I've always wished I could go to a powwow. I wish they could go, too; they'd have so much fun! And Ruby would get to see all that gorgeous handiwork up close. I make my own bead jewelry, but from larger beads, not teeny tiny seed beads. Work like that gives me a feeling like all-over restless leg syndrome, and I want to get up and run around the room. 😆 *These* are masterpieces, and you could see several regalia absolutely covered with beadwork in that circle. And that's just the beadwork! The sewing, leatherwork, feathering, bone beadwork, quillwork... Oh, what I wouldn't give to have someone show me up close, too.
I love how ubiquitous drums and music is across our species. Doesn't matter the language, once that drum beat starts everyone starts bobbing their heads in time and becomes one with the beat. Dig it.
I would love to experience a pow wow with these people. It would open their hearts to the people, to share history and story, the music would move their souls
Thank you for the kind words for my culture! I also look upon your clothes, music and culture with wonder and appreciation, what a wonderfully diverse world we live on! May your gods send blessings to you.
It makes my heart sing to see how much appreciation is shown. This is how we learn about different cultures. If we just give others a chance the world would be a better place. We all need to come together and celebrate the rich diverse culture's we have in this world. It goes to show that riches comes in different ways. It doesn't always have to be "money rich" to be happy in this world. ALL people have their fears and their hopes and dreams. It's the negativity that needs to go!!! Just because you are unhappy doesn't mean everybody else is... And EVERYBODY needs to "eat a bit of humble pie" once in a while and back down from your high horse and drop down a peg or two and maybe just maybe people will understand we all sit down to take a shit! We all make faces when we "push"... So can't we all just get a long!!! Just sayin....
I grew up in Flagstaff Arizona and looked forward every year to the POW Wow. It was a huge festival, dancing, delicious food and so much fun. I went to school with many Native Americans. This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing! ❤
As an Indigenous Native from N. California…every Tribe dresses differently. Tribe has a very different look 👀 and our men’s head dressing is from what we call our medicine bird. I love seeing all the different traditional costumes too. I love this group of villagers and I’ve watched them all grow from not being exposed to very little to more and more. They are still the same positive, respectful and gracious individuals..ALWAYS. Blessings and encouragement 🙇🏻♀️🙏🏽🇺🇸
I see that noone explained the order of the grand entry. When the warriors go first, they represent warriors of all tribes, including the US, Canada or Mexico, depending on where it happens. Then the Head Man and Head Woman enter. As the drums beat, your feet must move to every beat. The drum beat represents the heartbeat of Mother Earth. No one can go past the Head Man and Head Woman, and they are usually very highly respected members of the tribe. Most of them today are women who were voted as Princess for the year. Then the older men and women, the older women carry the shawls on their arms. When they stop to do their ritual of lifting the feather toward the four cardinal points, they are thanking the Great Spirit. The girls who wear the bells, those are called Jingle Dress, and the bells represent prayers for healing people. The young men wear regalia like an animal they chose to be sort of like an animal spirit guide or an animal that represents some kind of special meaning in what that animal does. The young men who go in early to stomp down the grass do so to remove any snakes or other creatures so the dancers will not be bitten. The whole event is a sacred religious ritual.
I traced my family history back to North Carolina and my great great Grandma and Grandpa were marched down the trail of tears where they ended up in Arkansas my great Grandma was a tribal leader and fought the united States government for payment of the land they were banished from it is a sad scar in American history.
Really love how they dance and sing along! We always say no matter what race or religion you are, if you feel the urge dance and sing when you hear the drums/singers ,do it! Its healing and medicine for the soul :)
It warms my heart sooo much as a west coast Native American to see you and your uncle enjoying and indulging in my cherroke cousins culture!!! I hope you all have a great day and one day get to experience a pow wow in person, we accept anybody there not only natives!!! ☺️
At 5:45 these are all Shawl dancers ok? Please tell the lady on the panel who I love but I forget her name right now (sorry!) ok? ALL the regalia is made by each person who goes to the powwow, ALSO things may in part be gifted to you by an elder member of your tribe. Like an older cousin or Auntie may give you beading that she wore and sew it into your dress. Sometimes your Auntie will give you her own shawl of she had no children of her own who will compete...so it is things like that, you see?
Ruby. And I did explain in my comment, after you posted. They don't really know how many tribes there are in North, Central and South America, but as the panel is indigenous to India, they would also be recognized just as Native Americans also recognized Māori from New Zealand.
@@moorek1967 Maoris are also the tribe from Hawaii, just so people are aware. One of my oldest friends is Maori and his mother is descended from the first and only Hawaiian Queen.
I love watching these kinds of videos. The reaction of people from one great culture observing people of another great culture is making me feel emotional, surprisingly. I cannot stop smiling! Thank you. 😭😁
I am of Native American descent, hearing this Lady's comments about the women's clothing touches my heart because I feel the exact same way about the way Salvar Kameez and jewelry she is wearing! I think Indian and Pakistani clothes are so beautiful with the colors and decorations.
I’m White Mountain Apache and I’ve always loved the different middle eastern, Indian and African cultures along with my own. I also used to be a belly dancer back in the day. :)
@@BellyJae hey me too!!! I think we're all connected
I especially like Indigenous women's ribbon skirts. My daughter is Me`tis (Indigenous and French) and has asked me to make one for her.
Dresses and skirts needed a little color, and women would trade/purchase ribbon.The ribbons are sewn around the bottom of the skirt.
@@laurievandewiele4065 everyone is indigenous somewhere in India all Indians are indigenous but if they move to another country they are not indigenous. The people who is the original people in a country before foreigners came is indigenous in their country. Some countries is so big that they have several indigenous people
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I appreciate Babu’s enthusiasm to try and sing and dance along with any music you show him, regardless of the genre
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So agree - all of them, but esp. the older gentlemen was very open to other cultures and loved the dancing, costumes, and music!
That's how everyone should be, cultures are ment to be shared
Babu is so cute, he loves music and he loves to talk!
I wish he could see this in person. I think he would join right in.
He is very charming. Hard not to love him.
What beautiful respect to the Indigenous Native Americans, from a Native Kanaka Ma'oli from the Hawaiian Islands, may Akua bless
I am mixed blood Cherokee and Monacan and the joy on the faces of these Tribal people brought tears of joy to my heart.
It's good stuff...closest thing I can get to Tuscarora pow wow without having to go to Fayetteville, NC.
Osiyo! That is how to say "hello" in Cherokee. I have been to the pow wow there many times when my people gather to have a celebration. We bring drums, beautiful people, and good food. To make it even more interesting we compete with each other for prizes and that is why there are numbers worn. It is an awesome event when we all come together to celebrate our love for our Mother Earth. When we sing we harmonize with the energy of Mother Earth and all the natural world around us. We all pray with song as One. The Cherokee put this celebration together and invited all other nations to join us. Glad you enjoyed the video because I enjoy the videos you all post as well. We don't have a word for "bye" in Cherokee. We say "Duyukta" instead, that is Cherokee for, "until I see you again."
OSIYO from the colville reservation in north central Washington state USA
Wado!
Osiyo from North Carolina, about 2 hours from the Cherokee Reservation.
Duyukta. Beautiful and wise farewell. Blessings.
Osiyo from Oklahoma!
Ruby is a fantastic addition to the crew. she is very astute.
I am Scots and both Oglala Lakota and Seneca Iroquois. I enjoy watching these celebrations and also learning as much about my heritage as possible
I love these people. Truly love them for their wonder, their honesty, and especially for their warm accepting hearts.
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please show more things like this to the women. i love their responses. they seem so sweet. as a woman, i like to see their reactions.
I would love to have this group and all others of this channel to come experience a pow wow in person! Sharing our culture and traditions is one of the best parts of the pow wow! I cannot wait for the spring to start going!
It was my honor to escort elders to the dedication of a Longhouse and to a campus pow wow. They were both tremendously moving experiences. While beautiful to watch, you're right that you need to be there in person to feel them more fully within you. Thank you for being willing to share with us.
. Something so primal about the rhythm, same with a marching band parading, you can't get the full effect unless you are on sight, feeling the beat in your chest. Beautiful.
Invitation accepted. I will find a pow wow here in southern New England, this summer. Thank you.
I'm not Native American but am a white American born and I have nothing but the utmost respect for our Native American brothers and sisters. Very proud and well deserved people and I have nothing but respect for them and their culture.
As opposed to WHAT?
@@Steve-cm2ys ?
@Steve ...as opposed to not having respect for them? Looking for something to be offended about orrrr??
I'm from the Snoqualmie tribe and we had a parade in town multiple times. We were actually well known and beloved. I only got to participate once though due to moving around and family stuff. I miss going to Pow Wows and events. Canoe Journey is my favorite 😌. Getting up at 4am to canoe on the ocean to the next destination and arriving around dinner. Or staying behind to pack everything up and going to the next place, setting everything up again and making food. The day usually ends with being around a fire singing and drumming. It was tiring and painful at times, but made me feel whole. We sometimes went on hikes if a forest was nearby. Or collecting shells and rocks on the beach. Sometimes there wasn't a shower, so I've had to bath in the river. It was okay (although I have very bad social anxiety and there's almost zero privacy 😳), but there were small leaches sometimes. I never saw one before, I was preteen and saw a small squishy black thing stuck to my hand. I asked a adult what it was and was told it was a leach. I freaked out and brushed it off. Not a great bath time🥲. Now I wouldn't have freaked out, but observed it. I love nature, it's so beautiful and interesting. Also dangerous of course 😅. I once got stuck on a trail because behind my out of sight was a momma bear and in front a cub. I could only hold still and quiet, waiting for them to pass through. A dangerous but cool experience.
@@karmanwilmot1648 That is so cool that you have such a great proud history you can pass on. I'm born American of German descendants; we got some making up to do. :(
I really enjoyed Ruby’s reaction. She was genuinely happy to watch the dancers❤️🐝🤗
You could tell how unfamiliar she was with seeing these people and their culture.. sadly that's cause there seems to be this cultural blackout of native American culture to the rest of the world...Asian people, African people etc. seem to largely be completely unaware of native culture or of the native people in general. Even in WWII when fighting the Japanese America used Brave Navajo recruits as code talkers and because Asia was so unfamiliar of the native people they had absolutely no idea what language they were speaking. Not that I'm saying it's their fault in ANY way I'm just saying it's beautiful to see people who are truly unfamiliar with a culture get to enjoy it for the first time.
@@EstbXCIII You’re right. I think it’s sad too. The code talkers had a movie made about them. If you haven’t seen it, you should watch it. I don’t know why those countries don’t teach Native American history in school, that’s really unforgivable. Although, some cultures barely have education at all out in the countryside, especially for girls.
@@deborahdanhauer8525 Yes, it's called Windtalkers played by Nicolas Cage and Adam Beach who is Native American.. I'm 29 but remember watching it SO MANY TIMES as a kid it always brought tears to my eyes. It's funny cause I'm white and grew up with only my Italian mother but she always felt a deep fascination with Native culture herself so I remember growing up in my house where she designed out living room in this sandy color but about waist high, wrapping around our living room was this vinyl thingy that was about a foot in height and depicted Native American desert homes (I know it sounds like a strange depiction the way I'm describing it but I was so beautiful looking) and decked out on our walls were beautiful native pictures.. one was a large tablet thingy whichednwas held in placed by these strings from the out hand card frame.. we had a this really cool, ornamental spear with small detailed carvings and feathers and fur attached and/or wrapped around it.. a few gorgeous totem poles depicting multiple animals.. One very large picture which I'm pretty sure is pretty famous and depicts and Chief decked out in his regalia sitting cris-crossed on a cliff overlooking a desert canyon with an eagle depicted in the sky.
Lol pretty wild but it developed within me a DEEP respect and astonishment in me of all things Native American..
@@EstbXCIII That’s so lovely of your Mother. I’m part Native and I always think it’s a really good thing when people embrace the Native culture. Some Native people resent it, but I think it’s beautiful.
As a proud Choctaw tribal member, I was absolutely touched by their enthusiasm. I was admiring the lady's clothing while she was admiring the women in this video. We need more cross cultural respect around the world.
If you don't resemble Chief WarHorse, then I doubt you are Choctaw ...look her up
You should show them a video about the different types of dances, and how their costumes, or regalia, relate to those dances. For example, some are jumping and dancing as they walk, because they are "jingle dancers"; their costume is covered in little metal cones so that they knock together and make a tinkling/jingling sound when they walk, jump, and dance. There are lots of different kinds of dances from many different areas and tribes, and they all have gorgeous costumes/regalia.
I agree. I don't think they understood that these groups represented different tribes, regions, an traditions.
Never call regalia a costume. It is very disrespectful to call a sacred garment a costume.
There were Shawl Dancers, the women who drape the shawl over there shoulders and dance with a lively step. A young woman's dance. There are the more sedate women's dance with the shawl draped over the arm. More of a subtle dance and easier for older women to dance. There are the men fancy dancer's that dance with the energetic whirling and prancing that sends their colorful feathers like explosions of birds. There are the traditional men's dance that has the natural colored feathers and the style of dancing is more bird like. And there are the women's jingle dancers which is usually the younger women because they have the energy and their bones don't hurt yet.
I dance both jingle dress and women’s southern cloth. Depends on my mood. :)
I'm part Cherokee on my Dad's side, and I love their responses to the regalia and ceremony. I love it also. Wado!
As part of Cherokee on my father's side, I am appreciative of their reactions.
I believe this Cherokee Nation is Eastern Cherokee Nation in North Carolina. Cherokee Nation is divided into two location: Oklahoma (Trail of Tears) and Eastern. Cherokee Nation in the East were able to stay in the area while others were forced out and moving from their homes in the South to Oklahoma during infamous Trail of Tears. My father's Great Grandmother was Cherokee Princess. His family were luckily enough to stay in the area.
Sure you are, you and everyone's grandma.
@@hitmixhyepock9405 It is not a joke! I don't joke about family
@@hitmixhyepock9405 Have you never met a Native before? They are everywhere in Florida. Especially Seminole county. One Seminole is in my daughter's girl scout troop.
cherokees on my mother's side. its always nice when they watch native american tribal dances and displays. they really like what they see. i would like to show them some cherokee cooking. and the tradition of going out to gather wild onions in spring and make scrambled eggs with them :) a family tradition.
As a Native American this truly warmed my heart and brought a tear to my eyes. I love these people even though I do not know them. They need another video showing the different dancers and the actual drummers singing. It will blow their minds knowing that each dancer and dance represents something different in nature. Also songs are different for different dances as well. Thank you for sharing this. I loved it. ❤❤❤
This is wonderful to see them share in a pow wow. Were they told the numbers the people wear identify them in the dance competitions? Every person has made their own traitional and yet unique set of clothing for seasonal get togethers called powwow. Thank you for sharing this tradition of America. It is fun to see their reactions.
I hope so. I don't want them to think that's why they wear these numbers. Competition, fancy and traditional should have been explained.
They seemed to believe the numbers were prices and didn’t pick up that those were competition participant numbers.
I was raised around Natives and I got to say it was probably the best cultural experience I've ever experienced. I especially enjoyed watching you guys react to it. It's always strange when you walk into an Italian house and see nothing but dreamcatchers and Talavera pottery and knitted blankets and bows and arrows an intricately beaded jewelry. Everything is so colorful just like you said. My younger brother and sister are my half-siblings so we were raised around their family on their father's side we all have the same mother so it was an adjustment on both sides however I also enjoyed how close to Nature the culture is and that animals are so involved and the level of empathy is out of this world.
I am half Ojibwa, but I grew up amongst the Cherokee. I truly miss the beauty and community of the pow wow. It warms my heart to see their joyful reaction ❤
I went to several Pow Wows with my dad when I was younger, but never saw an entrance this elaborate. Beautiful!
They are not costumes. Their garments are called regalia. It is a remembrance of tribal culture, language, songs, and dance. Yes, amazing and heart-filled. Hope you will enjoy your visits at pow-wows in the future and remember this video when you are up close and present. Thank you for your blessings.
Babu had me laughing, he’s great and I love how her always gets into the music related segments.
When she said "my heart is happy to see them," I agree! I cried when the men came out with more and more feathers. The dancing is what's really moving. I laughed when the man in the middle sang along. And yes, native Americans are very close with nature! It amazes me how much they respect the earth and honor the animals around them. This was great to see! People in India enjoying American Indian culture-- I loved this! It made my day 😊
Common Man
I have a suggestion for a trip: have Babu and others to visit Cherokee Nation: North Carolina and Oklahoma! They can learn and chat with locals there. I am getting teary eyed from Babu's honest reactions.
Answering her reply, all of you will enjoyed the experience.
Any trip to the US would be a bit too costly, I think.
@@ThatBlackPiano true... They could possibly crowd fund it, although I've never heard them ask for money once, so I'm not sure if they would be comfortable asking or not
@BlackPiano maybe, they have went on trips
@@MrTech226 They went on trips relatively nearby where they could drive or, one time, they took a short plane ride. I imagine it’s like traveling in Texas and once flying up and over to Oklahoma. 😅
I love you folks, so fun to watch you learn and see how diverse and wonderful humans can be all around the earth. Cheers once again from the PNW Canada, bless you all!
I love these guys. Great observation by them that the dress etc of the North American Indigenous people with their attention to detail, customs, and heritage are very similar to their own. We are all more alike than different.
As a native myself it's always heart warming when I see others in the world see our culture. I feel a lot that we are forgotten.
once again it makes my heart melt how they react so genuine and full of appreciation of other cultures. in our fear fueled times of so much anomosity, it is vital to keep hope alive. thank u for doing that (among every kind of joy to the "tribal"s).
💓💓💓👏💓👏💓
I have always wondered what Indian citizens thought about the fact that Native Americans were mistakenly known as “Indians“.
They weren't Mistakingly called that and They are No More Native To America than AFRICANS whose Arrival Predates the EVIL Colonial Period. "Natives" as they call them,we're the Africans WHO WERE THE FIRST ONES PALE SAVAGES SAW WHEN THEY ARRIVED AND ONLY RECENTLY ARE PALE ONES SAYING THIS BUT MANY KNEW THAT THE FIRST PEOPLE IN AMERICA WERE AFRICANS AND THEY WERE NOT SLAVES. THAT DUMB COLUMBUS COULDN'T DISCOVER SOMETHING AFRICANS HAD ALREADY DISCOVERED AND NATIVE AFRICANS/INDIANS HERE DID NOT SIT WITH PALEFACE LAND THIEVES, RAPISTS AND MURDERERS FOR NO TURKEY DINNER WHO BROUGHT DEADLY PLAGUES HERE FROM EUROPE AND INTENTIONALLY INFECTED OTHERS AS THEY TOOK THEIR DISEASES TO AFRICA, ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST. TELL Y'ALL TRIBAL FRIENDS THE TRUTH SO THEY WON'T BE BLINDSIDED WHEN Y'ALL HORNS EMERGE 😂 THOSE ARE LIES CAVE DWELLING NEANDERTHALS FROM EUROPE TOLD BCUZ THEY DIDN'T WANT THEIR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO KNOW THE TRUTH, JUST AS PHOTOS AND DOCS ARE NOW SHOWING THE NATIVES TO INDIA, JAPAN, HAWAIIAN, EGYPT AND ISRAEL ARE AFRICANS. TELL THEM ALL OF THE TOWNS/CITIES FOUNDED BY AFRICANS WHO WERE IN AMERICA FIRST, BUT WAS BURNED DOWN BY PALE DEMONS. EVEN THE BOOK OF REVELATION SAY THE PALE RIDER BRING DEATH AND DESTRUCTION AND THE WORD DID NOT LIE
The original term was given (if I can remember correctly) that "indian" meant "with god" so many are ok with it. Its always nice to ask. I prefer indigenous due to native American being too many syllables and ive had bad memories with "indian".
I think the term will die out soon. Now that we have actual Indians from India living in America, it is becoming too confusing with the different associations of the term. It will take time to change.
I thought the comparison to Nepali and Assamese people was interesting. Nepalis and Native Americans actually look pretty similar.
@@pyrovania my mother's side there are dutch and cherokee. one cousin looks cherokee her sister blonde and blue. the one who looks like grandma went to russia once and people kept asking her what part of siberia she was from. :)
Their pure reactions brought tears to my eyes. To see other cultures enjoy Cherokee traditions... It's beautiful. Osiyo! From East Tennessee/ Smoky Mountains.
I love watching different cultures being able to experience other cultures. Even if its through the computer it's still wholesome to watch
This video touched my heart! I am half Somali half indigenous and I love seeing international people react to indigenous culture. You guys are awesome lerp doing what you do 🥰
Their 'costumes' are actually called Regalia. They represent their tribe or clan I believe.
Regalia is a sacred garment. It is disrespectful to call it a costume. Regalia has nothibg to do with representing their "clan". Each type of dance has it's own history and purpose in a pow wow. Some dance styles are unique to certain tribes (bear dance, hoop dancers, raven dance, etc.).
@@wakaralightcloud3628 Thank you for the explanation. I knew it was something like that, but didn't know the correct definition.
My family just calls them our dance clothes or traditional clothes in English. I will never get used to the word regalia.😅 The regal regalia of royalty is all that pops in my mind.👸🏻👑🤴🏻
I don't know what touched me more, the video or the words written from the viewers. We could all learn from the tribes, thank you for sharing.
I heard her use the word dupata for scarf and I'm proud of myself for learning, but also I think it's so charming that bright and beautiful scarfs are so common in fashion around the world. That colors are so important and look so beautiful to two different people on opposite sides of the planet. :)
This is from the Eastern Band of Cherokees in North Carolina, here in Oklahoma, the Cherokee National Holiday brings in around 100,000 people throughout the weekend and is always packed with people.
Thank you for showing so much love and respect to our culture ... It is returned 10 fold !
Cultures, we have more than one culture. It is cool that they're shown authentic vids about us though.
Common man
You should definitely show Babu Native American children dancing competitions in a powwow he will definitely be amazed about it
There are several different dance style competitions at a Pow Wow. The male dance styles are: Fancy, Grass, Prairie Chicken, and Traditional. The female dance styles are: Fancy, Jingle, and Traditional (again some variations between Northern and Southern).
Great choice to revisit this topic and once more be amazed about the elaborate traditional costumes.
Other ideas in that line could be showing them something about traditional European _trachten_ , or a haute couture fashion show.
Or even a collection of cosplays from a comicbook convention :D I mean, even if they don't know the characters displayed, they'd certainly appreciate the craftsmanship fans put into their costumes, and their reaction to learning about the cosplay phenomenon will certainly be worth seeing.
Yes, e.g. Norwegian traditional bunads (traditional suits & dresses) would be fun to show them, but it would’ve been a lot of fun to watch them react to e.g. a furry convention! To let them see all these people who dress as furry stuffed animals would be a lot of fun! 👏☺️🤗
My husband was Native American ( Cherokee /Quapaw). Our kids grew up at Pow wows and dancing intertribal dances . I sure miss it .
Very nice, perhaps you can show a video of Mexican Folklorico, lots of dancing and bright color costumes.
This was a nice video. Another idea would be to show them the Inti Raymi celebrations (Sun festival) at the Sacsayhuaman in Cusco, Peru (it is also celebrated in other Andean towns in Peru, Ecuador, Chile and Bolivia).
Rubi displayed a good understanding of the festival and their traditions in spite of it being her first experience viewing it. Her reactions are very observant and intelligent and her comments logical. ❤️👍
These people come to my city once a year and we all come out to watch the pow wow!
We dance for Great Spirit to bless everyone. So wonderful to see your smiles!!!!
The women are wearing numbers for later dancing competitions.
Much love to you all ❤
By the way, you are a beautiful Princess too. I’m sorry I don’t know your name. Pink is my favorite color and I absolutely love your veil and headdress ❤🗽🪬
I've lived on a Chippewa reservation for over 10 years, have 2 native kids, and their dad is native American. The grand entery is awesome. Even though I don't live there anymore, I travel for the pow wows. People selling things, dancing, and raffles, then a feast where everyone attending can eat, doesn't matter if you're native American or not, all are welcome there. It's one of my favorite places in the world.
Cherokee and Creek blood here, sitting here watching you reactions brought a smile to my face its super hard to not tap my foot to this or join in with voice. nearly 1 am and my roommates would not enjoy it lol. a Pow Wow is like a huge party for us it keeps our past alive.
They are wearing numbers because they are contestants. During this event, there will be competitions for dance, regalia, drumming, etc.
I am Seneca of the Iroquois Confederacy and I love your reactions to pow wow dancers. I really hope you get the chance to go to one. They are so much fun. The numbers on the side of their regalia are not prices lol but a dance number. A pow wow is a social gathering where we can be with our people but it is also a dance contest. Grand Entry is everyone who is competing. It's not about winning for us though. It's a chance to enjoy the day. Show off our regalia, show off our dance moves, and meet new people.
This was a very emotional video for me. I loved these beautiful people reactions to my people. My family and I are from east of Oklahoma and I’m part Cherokee and Creek and this video gave me much pleasure to watch another tribe of people to enjoy my tribe. Much love❤
Thank you. They went through a lot to even have this. Love to all.
My dad was Cherokee, and so am I. This warmed my heart.
Native Americans. Their traditions. Love it and them!
They are so pure, so happy to watch their culture and traditions of the Cherokee. I’m not crying, you are 😭
This reaction is nothing short of wholesome. Ive seen this Powwow before online and I am amazed too its a gorgeous display! Babu feels the music in his soul, you dont need to know the language or lyrics to feel music. The mood is electric! I dont blame him for wanting to dance and sing along!
As dineh. Navajo. I wish the that the entire world was this much open minded. Thank you for this video .
The dine have always been damn good folks and you are right, I am Croatian and I just wish folks got along better and were less afraid. I'd be proud to teach you Croatian kolo dancing and eat a bowl of good mutton stew with you.
Wonderful video for them; I'm so happy Ruby got to see this! I've always wished I could go to a powwow. I wish they could go, too; they'd have so much fun!
And Ruby would get to see all that gorgeous handiwork up close. I make my own bead jewelry, but from larger beads, not teeny tiny seed beads. Work like that gives me a feeling like all-over restless leg syndrome, and I want to get up and run around the room. 😆 *These* are masterpieces, and you could see several regalia absolutely covered with beadwork in that circle. And that's just the beadwork! The sewing, leatherwork, feathering, bone beadwork, quillwork... Oh, what I wouldn't give to have someone show me up close, too.
There is one coming up in April
My ancestors are Cherokee. I am a mixed descendant. I am part of the Echota Cherokee tribe. It warms my heart to see Babu appreciate this.
This is so beautiful to watch. I know about my heritage, but I have very few traditions intact. I love that this is almost universal love.
I love how ubiquitous drums and music is across our species. Doesn't matter the language, once that drum beat starts everyone starts bobbing their heads in time and becomes one with the beat. Dig it.
I love how the elder gentleman was feeling the beat.
These guys are so cute and sweet! So honored they love our traditions!
I would love to experience a pow wow with these people. It would open their hearts to the people, to share history and story, the music would move their souls
I love when the elder sings. his songs are so nice.
Today everyone dressed so beautifully! I love the Pakistani/ Indian clothing.
These are my people...thanks for watching, and reacting to this.
Thank you for the kind words for my culture! I also look upon your clothes, music and culture with wonder and appreciation, what a wonderfully diverse world we live on! May your gods send blessings to you.
Three of the coolest people I've ever seen.
It makes my heart sing to see how much appreciation is shown. This is how we learn about different cultures. If we just give others a chance the world would be a better place. We all need to come together and celebrate the rich diverse culture's we have in this world. It goes to show that riches comes in different ways. It doesn't always have to be "money rich" to be happy in this world. ALL people have their fears and their hopes and dreams. It's the negativity that needs to go!!! Just because you are unhappy doesn't mean everybody else is... And EVERYBODY needs to "eat a bit of humble pie" once in a while and back down from your high horse and drop down a peg or two and maybe just maybe people will understand we all sit down to take a shit! We all make faces when we "push"... So can't we all just get a long!!!
Just sayin....
Video idea: “Villagers react to CZcams comments”. Or we could ask them questions for a Q&A
I grew up in Flagstaff Arizona and looked forward every year to the POW Wow. It was a huge festival, dancing, delicious food and so much fun. I went to school with many Native Americans.
This is wonderful.
Thank you for sharing! ❤
There is something very special and magical about this channel. It brings us all together in our most purest form. Thank you for all your work.
Than you CMS
it is an act of respect to Native American people, bcoz I love and admire their tradition and spirituality 🙏
Watched so many of these "villagers react" videos. The fascination and respect they show always warms my cold heart 😊
I really enjoy the reactions and comments of this group.
As an Indigenous Native from N. California…every Tribe dresses differently. Tribe has a very different look 👀 and our men’s head dressing is from what we call our medicine bird. I love seeing all the different traditional costumes too. I love this group of villagers and I’ve watched them all grow from not being exposed to very little to more and more. They are still the same positive, respectful and gracious individuals..ALWAYS. Blessings and encouragement 🙇🏻♀️🙏🏽🇺🇸
I am Paiute Shoshone and Pomo and this brought and absolute smile to my face and joy to my heart ❤️!!
I see that noone explained the order of the grand entry. When the warriors go first, they represent warriors of all tribes, including the US, Canada or Mexico, depending on where it happens. Then the Head Man and Head Woman enter. As the drums beat, your feet must move to every beat. The drum beat represents the heartbeat of Mother Earth. No one can go past the Head Man and Head Woman, and they are usually very highly respected members of the tribe. Most of them today are women who were voted as Princess for the year. Then the older men and women, the older women carry the shawls on their arms. When they stop to do their ritual of lifting the feather toward the four cardinal points, they are thanking the Great Spirit.
The girls who wear the bells, those are called Jingle Dress, and the bells represent prayers for healing people. The young men wear regalia like an animal they chose to be sort of like an animal spirit guide or an animal that represents some kind of special meaning in what that animal does.
The young men who go in early to stomp down the grass do so to remove any snakes or other creatures so the dancers will not be bitten. The whole event is a sacred religious ritual.
I used to go to Pow Wow every year. The grand entry always brought me to tears. These people are so sweet..watching with fresh eyes!
I traced my family history back to North Carolina and my great great Grandma and Grandpa were marched down the trail of tears where they ended up in Arkansas my great Grandma was a tribal leader and fought the united States government for payment of the land they were banished from it is a sad scar in American history.
Ruby you are correct in saying you all need to be there! Each one of you would enjoy a Pow Wow!👌👌👌
Their appreciation of others Traditions is also very great!
I’m from the USA and I love the Native Americans. Every tribe has beautiful and meaningful traditional clothing and beliefs that we can learn form.
Seeing groups of people appreciating each others’ culture is true peace, love and respect.
The drumming and singing always gives me those good chills 😊 powerful. Actually being present at these events is amazing.
The man in the middle brought me so much joy when he sang along!!! Love him!!!
Really love how they dance and sing along! We always say no matter what race or religion you are, if you feel the urge dance and sing when you hear the drums/singers ,do it! Its healing and medicine for the soul :)
I like having a female perspective on the channel, and she's very likeable and bright.
The Cherokee are very proud of there old traditions
I love watching the 3 of them and listening to their comments. Blessings in Absolute Abundance! ✨💖✨
It warms my heart sooo much as a west coast Native American to see you and your uncle enjoying and indulging in my cherroke cousins culture!!! I hope you all have a great day and one day get to experience a pow wow in person, we accept anybody there not only natives!!! ☺️
At 5:45 these are all Shawl dancers ok? Please tell the lady on the panel who I love but I forget her name right now (sorry!) ok? ALL the regalia is made by each person who goes to the powwow, ALSO things may in part be gifted to you by an elder member of your tribe. Like an older cousin or Auntie may give you beading that she wore and sew it into your dress. Sometimes your Auntie will give you her own shawl of she had no children of her own who will compete...so it is things like that, you see?
Ruby. And I did explain in my comment, after you posted. They don't really know how many tribes there are in North, Central and South America, but as the panel is indigenous to India, they would also be recognized just as Native Americans also recognized Māori from New Zealand.
@@moorek1967 Maoris are also the tribe from Hawaii, just so people are aware. One of my oldest friends is Maori and his mother is descended from the first and only Hawaiian Queen.
@@christinegelabert1651 I saw a video of Maori visiting Wounded Knee because they were invited to participate. They were also in the powwow.
I love watching these kinds of videos. The reaction of people from one great culture observing people of another great culture is making me feel emotional, surprisingly. I cannot stop smiling! Thank you. 😭😁
And so many of us Americans have Native American genes too. It warms us and keeps us strong and brave!
I was having a bad day today but the positivity in this video has lifted my spirits.
I just love how amazed they are, watching the Grand Entry, I loved it when she said it would’ve been more fun if we were there💕
Different people have designs in their clothing that is still from the traditional clothing. Heartwarming to see. Thank you from New Mexico.
Thank you. You all have good hearts and are happy🫶