BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Multnomah County Library X-WR-CALNAME:Multnomah County Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53dcd6b0-e01c-46b5-a459-eb29371080b0 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260817T074516Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T130000 SUMMARY:New Holgate Library: Two Generations of Hoop Dance LOCATION:Holgate Library\nHolgate Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holgate Library;X-APPLE-RA DIUS=10;X-TITLE=Holgate Library:geo:45.4905164,-122.5822736 GEO:45.4905164;-122.5822736 DESCRIPTION:draft for Holgate opening celebration.\nhttps://multcolib.libn et.info/event/10815324 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Two talented Indigenous hoop dancers will share their culture and skills through the art of hoop dance\, followed by a Q &\; A session. Hoop dancing originated as a healing ceremony and c ontinues to be practiced and shared as a form of Indigenous tradition\, ar tistic expression and cultural sharing opportunity. Hoops are utilized to make formations that honor various animals and nature\, as well as new and creative designs. Family friendly event and safe cultural space. \; & nbsp\;
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Eric Hernandez has performed around the world in Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM and in many other venues. Eric says\, "As a Nativ e hoop dancer\, I am passionate about sharing my culture and art form with the world. I am a member of the Lumbee tribe and have been performing and teaching hoop dancing for several years. Hoop dancing is not just a perfo rmance\, but a way to connect with the natural world and honor the traditi ons of my ancestors. Through my performances\, I hope to inspire and educa te others about the rich cultural heritage of Native Americans."
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Cooper Nez\, age 10\, represents the next generation of Indigenou s hoop dancers. Cooper is Irish and Diné\; (KinÅ‚ichii&rsquo\;nii \, born for the Redhouse clan). He resides in Mesa\, AZ and is from Kayent a\, AZ\, near the foothills of Black Mesa. Cooper has been hoop dancing fo r almost two years and enjoys being able to share his culture through the storytelling of hoop dance. Cooper is excited to dance alongside one of hi s hoop dance heroes\, Eric Hernandez. \; \;

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