Monday, May 25, 2009

Cultural Acknowledgment

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

Red Earth Festival is a cultural festival that joins Native Americans together. More than 1200 American Indian Artist from all throughout North America gather together to celebrate the richness of their heritage and culture. Red Earth day is a three day event in Oklahoma focusing on art and culture of America.

For many years Red Earth Festival has been recognized as a multi cultural resource for continuing understanding of native culture. It serves as an inspiration to many blooming artists of today. It has set the standards of todays Indian Artists. Here, people are given their chance to display works of some of the nations popular artists. Participants can buy contemporary samples of beadworks, basketry and many other hand and custom made items are also present here in Red Earth Festival.

The juried art dancing competition is the highlight of the event. This competition showcases the beauty of the different tribe cultures. This art dancing competition is a one of a kind and truly a must see for everyone; here Natives and tribes from North and South America can be seen together as one. Participants of the dance competition represent the elite of Native American dance, some of the finest accomplishment in the world.

Grand parade with street dancing open the event. The streets of Oklahoma will be filled with Native American spirit and cheers. Representatives from every where dress up in full regalia. Making Red Earth the most unique and creative fest. Red Earth also hosts a diverse and schedule of traveling exhibitions.

Red Earth art market remains the core of the event. Red Earth also have many other activities to offer. Locals can join the 5k run and the 2 mile fun walk. The run and fun walk is open to runners and walkers all ages. Aside from run and walk, red earth opens doors to new artists, here the hold some painting contests. Also the event offers ethnic foods, Presenters hand some leaflets and brochures containing educational details regarding Red Earth.

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