10 minutes of Navajo Song and Dance at The Western Navajo Fair 2024

After the parade, I arrived a bit early for The Western Navajo Fair Pow Wow, so I took the opportunity to explore the fairgrounds. I scoped out the pow wow area to plan the best spots for recording, and as I wandered, I was drawn to the sound of drums coming from another part of the grounds. To my surprise, it was a Navajo Song & Dance! I wasn’t sure if photography or videography was allowed, but after spotting other photographers, I jumped in and captured some amazing shots!
There’s often talk about how pow wows aren’t traditionally Navajo, and that Navajo Song & Dance doesn’t have the same popularity. But for me, pow wows are about connecting with our relatives and sharing in the experience. I only had about 15 minutes to take in this smaller event before heading back to the pow wow for grand entry. Next year, I hope to spend more time at the Navajo Song & Dance!
I have a few more videos coming before this weekend is over! Please help a small creator like me by dropping a thumbs up on the video! It helps bring my content to a larger audience! Thanks!

[@NavajoDínéGirl]

My dancing partner and I had a great time dancing. We're wearing the blue outfits 👍

[@IndigenousEventRecordings]

That's so cool! I'm hoping next year I can stay the entire Fair and cover all the events!

[@Carina7109]

very nice Video Love greetings Carina 🙋🏻‍♀️❤️👍🪶🪶🪶

[@IndigenousEventRecordings]

Thanks Carina! 😁

[@PJPlatero]

I enjoyed watching your video. Im 59yo, and it's been years since I attended any pow wow. Times have changed since my youthful memories of boarding school pow wow. They used to call the singing, Navajo Sway Songs.

[@IndigenousEventRecordings]

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[@rongarcia6695]

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[@IndigenousEventRecordings]

If you watch my western Navajo parade video, I catch him speaking a bit during the parade!

[@samtsosie4452]

Your momma's jam as a teenager. I always placed second at events. 🥲

[@IndigenousEventRecordings]

@@samtsosie4452 Maybe next year I'll capture the full event! I'll have to plan the fair events in advance

[@rozannah8073]

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