2010 will mark the 17th year of the Genundowa Festival. Most of the vendors and participants have been with us since the first year. I hope that can be taken as an indication that we are doing something right. Over the years time and attrition have taken a toll on our "core group". Some have moved across the country and, sadly, several have passed away. We have found that the optimum number of booths is around thirty and for the last couple of years we have fallen short of that mark. We try to attend several other events to find people that would compliment our festival and provide a positive representation of Haudenosaunee culture and Native American culture in general. If you know of someone that would be interested in the 2010 festival please send them our way.
I would also like to see a little more variety in 2010. At past festivals we have included a "western style" drum to illustrate the difference between the stereotypical drum and the water drum. We have also included other types of musicians - Corn Bred, The Joe Firecrow Big Band, and Gypsy Red for example. We a looking for some type of performance to add to next year's schedule. Again, your suggestions are needed for both a western drum and "something special."
This festival is yours - we just provide the time and the place. Let's work together and make 2010 the best festival to date.
I would also like to see a little more variety in 2010. At past festivals we have included a "western style" drum to illustrate the difference between the stereotypical drum and the water drum. We have also included other types of musicians - Corn Bred, The Joe Firecrow Big Band, and Gypsy Red for example. We a looking for some type of performance to add to next year's schedule. Again, your suggestions are needed for both a western drum and "something special."
This festival is yours - we just provide the time and the place. Let's work together and make 2010 the best festival to date.
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