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Although most of us consider January the first month of the year, according to Hopi customs it is actually the month of November that represents the start of a new cycle. The Hopi calendar is divided into two seasons –…
Continue readingConsidered the brothers of the Hopi people, snakes play an important and mysterious role in Hopi culture. One of the most well-known Hopi rituals, the Snake Dance is a rain ceremony held in late August. This dance is performed to…
Continue readingThe Hopi people have their own unique calendar that coincides with the cycles of the sun. The ceremonial calendar is divided into two sections—Katsina Season and non-Katsina Season. During the summer months of the non-Katsina Season, Hopi villagers…
Continue readingCelebrating Powamuya In our previous post, we told you the magic behind the Hopi ceremonial calendar, and the February bean dance celebration. For this month and the bean dance celebration, the Hopi celebrate with Katsina dolls. The celebration consists…
Continue readingFurther into Powamuya As February draws near, let’s look into The Bean Dance Ceremony and the history behind it. The Katsina aided the Hopi in their preparations for the next growing season. This was also the time to…
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