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Kali

(54,990 posts)
8. these things aren't static
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 08:48 PM
Nov 2012

parts of very old practices remain, others are lost or altered

they are like language in that way

I have some familiarity with Hopi life. Many of their ceremonies have been closed to outsiders because of obnoxious behavior. Comments like yours above would be a fairly good example. Your reaction to the privilege of observing a part of their ritual cycle derided because they collected a nominal fee to put up with your intrusion.

The fee is like someone charging a small amount to "give away" something like a puppy or kitten. It helps filter out the worst of the assholes. Jerks who are unwilling to spend even a small amount certainly aren't worth the bother. Even those who pay can still be insensitive, but at least maybe they will shut the fuck up during the event so they can "get what they paid for" instead of wandering off and snooping in places they are not welcome or talking/taking photos when asked not to. That sort of thing.

Viewing other cultures as a form of entertainment vs. observing and learning about them with respect. - the difference between a tourist and a traveler.

The Hopi do Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #1
I was in Hopi territory on a Sunday, and.... Si MC Nov 2012 #2
No one forced you to do anything Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #5
Each tribe has their own set of rituals and beliefs. leftofcool Nov 2012 #3
Thanks, I'm looking for personal knowledge Si MC Nov 2012 #4
If you only want Native American responses then post Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #7
Then why are you asking such idiotic questions as skepticscott Nov 2012 #15
Some are traditional, some are Christian, okasha Nov 2012 #18
1st nations practices aren't for outsiders. xchrom Nov 2012 #6
these things aren't static Kali Nov 2012 #8
Scorch! rug Nov 2012 #9
#1 Dorian Gray Nov 2012 #16
Thanks from this NA. okasha Nov 2012 #17
Aho tama Nov 2012 #10
We don't really advertise our worship... TheBarnOwl Nov 2012 #11
Welcome to DU. rug Nov 2012 #13
Each tribe is different catbyte Nov 2012 #12
The Lakota do newfie11 Nov 2012 #14
Many Native American prophecies are similar. SarahM32 Nov 2012 #19
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