Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC
Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC. Regalia is what an indigenous dancer wears during traditional dances celebrating their culture such as pow wow dances. Uniquely different, each created with great attention, Indigenous Dance Regalia is always...
Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC. Regalia is what an indigenous dancer wears during traditional dances celebrating their culture such as pow wow dances. Uniquely different, each created with great attention, Indigenous Dance Regalia is always a pleasure to witness at the many powwows in the Nicola Valley BC.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC. Regalia is what an indigenous dancer wears during traditional dances such as powwow dances.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC. Most often is passed down to sons and daughters. The colors and designs used in each individual's regalia often represent their family, clan or tribal name.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC are mostly made by the dancers themselves. Sometimes taking years to complete. Eye catching color of display of movement;.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia is made for a colorful display of eye-catching movement. Women's footwork is often more modest compared to men's.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC. With the movements of her shawl and footwork tells a story. Using a vibrant shawl truly catches your eye with a colorful display.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC. Sometimes, called fancy dress worn at powwows throughout the year. Most importantly, the fringe at the bottom of the shawl or dress should always be in constant motion, swinging in wide arcs.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia in the Nicola Valley BC. Truly are beautiful expressions of Indigenous spirituality, history and culture. Truly magical to see Indigenous dance regalia in Merritt BC.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC. Important to know there are different Indigenous dance regalia for a variety of regional dance styles performed by men, women and children.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia are unique and handmade for one individual. Using a shawl draped over her shoulder and raising gracefully to show respect and honor as she dances. Indigenous dance regalia Merritt BC.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC can be specific to certain First Nations or commemorate certain events or elements of nature.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC. Dancers often dress in different regalia for each individual dance category. Not only the dress worn, but the accessories. Such as moccasins, eagle feather fans, hair dress, jewelry and face make-up.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC. Women's traditional dance regalia is often heavily beaded with matching leggings, shawls, and or feathered fans.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC accessories are created with great care, hold deep meaning and spiritual significance to each dancer.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC is never to be confused with "costume." Regalia is unique and sacred to each dancer.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC is adorned with various materials. Some with intricate beadwork that is often sewed by a family member, friend, or themselves. While others may use ribbons, porcupine quills, and jingles.
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Indigenous Dance Regalia Merritt BC is always well-taken care of. Losing an eagle feather during a dance can halt the dance until the feather is properly retrieved and restored.
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Great photos, Tania! -
Diana Mohrsen Thank you, one of my favorite's to capture. Gives me goose-bumps every time.
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Absolutely stunning regalia. The beautiful dance and singing. We are fortunate. -
EH Canada Marketing Group Thank EH Canada Marketing Group. I have been told that there will be a record amount of powwow events held here in theEH Canada Marketing Group Thank EH Canada Marketing Group. I have been told that there will be a record amount of powwow events held here in the Nicola Valley. A time of celebrating and coming together after the devastations many of the community's have faced. More ...
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amazing pics Tania Stewart -
Diana Johnson-Santos Thank you Diana Johnson-Santos. One of my biggest passions is to try and capture the beauty of the dancers and their regalia.
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Absolutely incredible. -
Janel Coe Attending in person is breathtaking, especially when you hear the drumming. Have you also attended powwow's?
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These regalia photos are beautiful. Truly colourful works of art! -
Cora Lee Rennie The wonderful thing is that regalia can be passed down generational. With each person adding more to the regalia, personalizing..Cora Lee Rennie The wonderful thing is that regalia can be passed down generational. With each person adding more to the regalia, personalizing.. Thank you Cora Lee Rennie Cora Lee Rennie More ...
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