DRUMS ON THE POCOMOKE (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

"DRUMS ON THE POCOMOKE"

Assateague Peoples Powwow

Cypress Park

Pocomoke City, Maryland

May 18-19, 2013

 

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The Native American heritage was celebrated for the 20th year in Pocomoke City's Cypress Park last weekend. 

 

Now I'm not even sure if the old tale is true or even "politically correct" (in this day) the Indians of any tribe do a Rain Dance.  In any case I'm quite sure there wasn't any type of dance to bring on Saturday's rain - probably one to stop it.  But, word was received that the day went on in spite of Nature's decision to make it inclement for a "pale face" like me.

 

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Sunday brought blue skies and a perfect day to attend a powwow!

Attending a Native American powwow is the best way to learn about the heritage  and culture of such proud Americans.  Such great talent and pride in one area!

 

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Chief Medicine Cat states that he always loves this powwow, because of the "making of new friends and renewing old friendships. Celebrating all the gifts that the Creator and Mother Earth have been generous to bestow upon us. To remember the old ways and to preserve his tribes heritage and traditions". He and the Assateague People can not express enough gratitude to the Citizens and Government of Pocomoke City for all of the support over the last 20 years.

These are humble and gracious people in their setting but not without humor and didn't waste a breath at taking some joking stabs at the pale face!  Me, being the big sissy for not liking rain and for being a pale face probably laughed the hardest! 



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Then the dancing.....



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Certainly the Indian attire is extremely colorful- which suits me just fine!  But This headdress just caught my eye.  It's made from goose feathers.

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About the Assateague People: "The  Assateague People  name means a Place Across the Water. We Welcome ANY new members whose hearts and beliefs are on the red road." from Assateague People/facebook

 

The Assateague People have a 500 recipe CD now available! For more  info on the recipes and to learn more about the Assateague People click here.