The name of the piece — Dancing in the Summer Rain — comes from the way those new design elements come together musically.
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Photos: Dancers make a Grand Entrance to Celebration 2024
The procession marks the kick-off of the four-day Celebration festival in Juneau — a biennial gathering that honors and uplifts the culture of Lingít, Haida and Tsimshian people.
Ketchikan man agrees not to raise fake totem poles carved by convicted murderer
After meeting with leaders of the region’s Indigenous communities, the owner also agreed not to use the name “potlatch” for his marketplace.
Celebration kicks off with yaakw landings in Juneau
The paddlers came from across Southeast and parts of Canada, journeying for days to arrive for the festival.
A tour bus backed into a totem pole in downtown Juneau, but it’s still standing
For the son of the man who carved the pole 57 years ago, the accident was a reminder of what the piece means to him — and to his father’s legacy.
Celebration returns this week to uplift Indigenous culture in Juneau
This year’s event promises almost 1,600 dancers from 36 dance groups, including the lead dance group Dakhká Khwáan Dancers from Whitehorse, Canada.