For centuries before the first white man laid eyes on the land that is now part of the Natchez area, the Natchez Indians lived, and celebrated, and worshipped "The Great Sun." The Natchez are all but extinct now, but several village, burial and ceremonial sites have been found here. One of those is now called "The Grand Village of the Natchez Indians." It is here that the singers, dancers, and peoples of other tribes gather to celebrate a culture that will never come again.
It's a made-for-camera weekend. The dancers flail in their bright costumes, drummers beat out their heartbeat rhythm, singers chant the ancient songs, calling the people to celebrate life the old way.
This past March I was able to be there, trusty camera in hand, to take a few photos. Enjoy the photography, but come on down yourself next year and experience this event for yourself. Besides the music and dancing, there's also food and Native American arts and crafts for sale. It's a fun - and maybe educating - afternoon outing that the whole family can enjoy.
It's just one more of many reasons to come to Natchez for a weekend or so.
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NatchezMS.Com, The Travel and Tourism Guide to Natchez, Mississippi.
