Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mardi Gras Indians from the Geronimo Hunters Tribe came to town this week and showed us some of their dancing. and costumes at the Natchitoches/Northwestern Folklife Festival. This annual affair takes place inside in air conditioned comfort. Good thing, because the heat index outside was hitting 105 F. Besides the Mardi Gras Indians there was lots of music, crafts, and since this is Louisiana, Food. I hope to get some more stuff scanned for you tomorrow, but until then, here's my Picture a Week and alternate. I caught both men during their dance, and almost got run down both times. They're serious about their dancing! The costumes take up to a year to make with intricate beadwork and feather work. My PAW is http://www.sonc.com/paw/paw29.htm alternate: http://www.sonc.com/paw/paw29alt.htm my PAW index: http://www.sonc.com/paw/ If you want more details on the Mardi Gras Indians, (most are African American) run a search on google. There are several good websites that show this side of Mardi Gras. Regards, SonC http://www.SonC.com