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Another Solstice ceremony: Soyal Ceremony: Hopi Katsinam Dance at Winter Solstice The Soyal Ceremony begins on the shortest day of the year...Many ceremonies involve dancing and singing; the kachinas [*] may even bring gifts to the children. At Soyal time elders pass down stories to children, teaching pivotal lessons like respecting others. The Hopi, The Peaceful Ones (Hopitu Shinumu), believe everything that will occur during the year is arranged at Soyal. [*]“Katsinam are Hopi spirit messengers who send prayers for rain, bountiful harvests and a prosperous, healthy life for humankind.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:32:38 +0000

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