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Southern Ute Tribal Sun Dance |
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Southern Ute Tribal Sun Dance Mid-July The Southern Ute Tribal Sun Dance is a ritual ceremony of ancient origin held by the Southern Ute Indians in Ignacio, Colo., often on the Sunday and Monday after the Fourth of July. The dancers who perform the ceremony are chosen from those who dream dreams and see visions, and they fast for four days before the dancing. While the public is allowed to attend, dress must be circumspect, and women are not allowed who are "on their moon," that is, having their menstrual period. The Sun Dance was at one time performed by most Plains tribes, and usually involved self-torture. The Utes, however, did not practice this. See also Arapaho Sun Dance; Sioux Sun Dance CONTACTS: Southern Ute Tribal Council P.O. Box 737 Ignacio, CO 81137 970-563-0100; fax: 970-563-0396 www.southern-ute.nsn.us SOURCES: EncyRel-1987, vol. 14, p. 143 IndianAmer-1989, pp. 121, 360 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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