Experience Hopi
"Exhibit, Presentations, & Tours"
Join us for a "Natwani (agriculture)" Experience Hopi Weekend and stay at the Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites at a GREAT rate.
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Hopi Historic Agriculture Photo Exhibit
The Historic Hopi Agriculture Photo exhibit is a traveling photo exhibit that the Natwani Coalition displays to help educate people on the importance of good nutrition and encouraging the Hopi people to return to their agricultural roots.
Hopi Agriculture Presentations
Each month the Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites will feature special presentations provided by Leland Dennis of Natwani Coalition focusing on Hopi culture and Agriculture.
Leland Dennis is Hopi, and a member of the Sun-forehead Clan from the Village of Sipaulovi. With a background in computer graphics design and museum collections and cultural coordination, he is both the Natwani Coalition and Hopi Language Coordinator at The Hopi Foundation.
As the curator of the Hopi Historic Agricultural Photo Exhibit now on display at the Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites, he will be offering a series of talks on Hopi culture and agriculture.
Schedule for presentations:
Series III Presentations: Food & Feasting: Women's role and corn; Harvest time |
October 29, 2011
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Events will be held at 6 PM in the Moenkopi Legacy Inn Conference Room
Ancient Farming Traditional Tours
Led by Hopi Anthropologist, Micah Loma'omvaya, from Hopi Tours
Explore the ancient Hopi mesas for an authentic experience into the farming traditions of Hopi people and culture of the southwest.
Spring Tours March 27, April 30, May 22, & June 12 Tours begin at 8:30 AM and return at 5:30 PM to Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites Lobby |
Tour Description:
- Learn about Hopi irrigated farming traditions of the Moenkopi Valley
- Visit Petroglyph Areas ~ Site of Hundreds of Ancient Symbols
- Hopi Terraced Gardens & Springs
- Hopi Dry Land Farming ~ Respected as the Best Dry Farming Tradition in the World
- Hopi Traditional Foods Meal ~ Blue and White Corn Dishes
- Hopi Cultural Presentation on ancient seeds, crops & farming culture
Special Tour Rate: $95 per person
Advanced Reservations Required - (928) 206-7433
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