The beautiful sounds of drumming and singing could be heard Saturday during the opening of the 44th annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival in Allentown. This annual festival showcases Native American culture and traditions with demonstrations like flintknapping, flute making, Lenape cooking, basketry and more at the Museum of Indian Culture , 2825 Fish Hatchery Road. It continues Sunday.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.
m. both days. The festival’s Grand Entry at noon each day is spectacular as emcee David White Buffalo, from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, introduces dancers amid the host drum played by the Youngblood Singers, Shinnecock, and guest drum from Black Bull Moose, Anishnawbek.
In addition, traditional Aztec Dancing by the Salinas Family from Mexico City can be enjoyed. Inca flutist Sicanni Purizaca also performs this weekend, with performances set for 11 a.m.
and 4 p.m. both days of the festival.
A number of vendors offer a variety of products like Sweetgrass, T-shirts, handcrafted Zuni and Navajo jewelry, Wampum jewelry, beadwork, Kachina dolls, pottery and leather goods. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for ages 11 to 17 and 62 and older, and free for those 10 and younger. Check out the gallery below to see scenes from Saturday’s Roasting Ears of Corn Festival and read the flyer for additional details .
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