INTER TRIBAL CEREMONIAL

First thing this morning Jim and Kathe glued the tail light lens back on the motor home. I'm afraid that it's going to fall off again before we get home and take it to the repair shop. Warren had the same problem and he glued his back on with no problem. Keep your paws crossed that works.

I thought that they were all going to the Gallup swap-meet today. That's what they talked about because it's supposed to be the largest in New Mexico. Today Warren found out that there was a  big Inter-Tribal Ceremonial in Gallup at Red Rock State Park, so the plans changed.
Tribes from all over the West come to this event which has been held in New Mexico since 1921.
There is a parade, ceremonial dancing and singing  competitions, a rodeo, and arts and craft exhibits. In one building they had all the most beautiful jewelry displayed. Most of the prize winning pieces were on sale for thousands of dollars. They watched one of the dance competitions where young and old were dressed in their finest costumes and jewelry.

After spending several hours at Red Rock State Park they went into town to see another jewelry and crafts exhibit. One tent had only Navajo pieces and another tent across the street had Zuni pieces. Kathe got another early birthday present of a necklace made by a young Navajo and some beautiful Zuni inlaid earrings.