Welcome to the visitor from
the City of Winston Salem North Carolina
Glad to have this question
once again although this is the first in such a long time at calling it Sacred?
Makes one wonder just who is
asking and why?
You see Grand Entry or (Cangi
Sidiai Niungo) as it was called at a Paw paus and a powwow up until the early
1960's, was and should always be Sacred however, I have not heard it called
Cangi Sidiai Niungo since returning from Vietnam in 1965.
It would seem that after the
government made Casino Indians, nothing about the new gatherings is sacred?
One exception, because there
is always an exception.
Many years ago while we were
still called "The Book People,"
Donna teaches our culture
using books and she is very good at it.
I teach in the circle and
around the grounds.
At a gathering one year, the
head veteran (Auburn University powwow) came asking to use my Pow-Mia Flag, I
do not remember why?
After an agreement, because of
the Bird of Prey Feathers plus some Sacred
Pouches from past Crossing ceremonies, we walked it into the east
and placed over the drum.
About an hour he came back
with another Red Pouch and I said a fast prayer hoping that it was not for Grandfathers
Staff!
He came asking if or when the
drum could continue a dance because the flag was in the circle?
Point
to this posting is.
He came to ask and not just
move on with the gathering.
I'll tell you what I explained
to him however, I believe that he was just being polite!
Once the flag and/or staff is
placed, the gathering can continue.
I am not using a name because,
this person is a veteran and a true traditionalist and I would never embarrass
him however, this information was important for me to tell.
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