Nelow are images from the Dance of the Valadores. 5 men climb to the top of a 100' pole. One man stands at the middle of pole and dances on top while playing a high pitched flute. The other 4 men tie themselves to ropes, then lower themselves off the back of the square rotating platform. They spin out from the pole, untill they finally reach the ground. Nice air aerobics. At the end the leader lowers himself down one of the ropes. A must see event.
Below are pictures of the Myan dancers performing the Fire ceramony. They dance in full dress. The warrior men place a pot of fire before them. They then dance, goto the fire, take a flame from it into thier bare hands, raise it to the sky, then place the flame beside them. The dance again return to the main flame. Take another flame into thier hand, and places it near the first. The repeat this until a circle of fire is formed around them. They will also place thier leg over the flame. Feeling no pain or fear. The women of the tribe join them in dance. Very nice to see.
Below is a picture showing a native woman preparing food for her family. Native women did not simply act as house wives. They actually wore the pants in the family. They would care for the crops, take care of the younger children, make rules, Dedide trade, handle wealth, and so much more. The women are the life givers, as is Mother earth. They are much respected and honored in tribes.
