Intro – genesis of the project. In the last few years, I’ve been investigating the nature and function of non-Indigenous music in Indigenous films. That research began from some simple assumptions. First, that every production opportunity is weighed down by what Kobena Mercer describes as the “burden of representation” (in this one shot, you must represent all). Second, taking assumption 1 to be true, films made under these conditions will tend to necessarily put the identity politics of the…
Something's that are similar: they are alluded as a unit like a squad, they additionally need to wear regalia. They wear regalia as they walk and do and from actuates. They likewise have drill educators that order them. Training camps keep running on an every day plan includes: "Adolescents to wake up ahead of schedule and stay dynamic for the duration of the day…
depicts the accession of the king and his procession through Egypt, celebrating his victories. His wife, Queen Awlhata, accompanies the king. One aspect that’s important to note about the queen is her regalia, which highlights her role and importance in the kingdom. Egyptian pharaoh costume and regalia were often adopted for the depiction of Kushite kings as seen here in the Stele. Kushite queens, on the other hand, look much less “Egyptian” than the kings. The queen has a large shawl wrapped…
as he said,“we have dreams and families.”*And those two factors are leading the story to a depth degree. First time I read this story,I just felt confused.There were some questions that I can’t understand initially.Why Jackson wants to win the regalia back by himself rather than asks police for helping?Why he can spent all the money he earned just for treating others?Why different Indian tribes were mentioned across the whole story and what is the relationship between those tribes?…
Authors when describing their characters can either be very exaggerated with their characters or actually make them seem unstated throughout the whole story. Sometimes two stories that have similar characters express their identities in completely different ways. This happens between the short stories “What You Pawn I Will Redeem” by Sherman Alexie and “Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin. The protagonist Jackson squared in “What You Pawn I Will Redeem” his identity is expressed in such a manner…
want to fit in and belong in society because all humans have the drive to be a part of something. There are many ways that people try to fit in the world, but Jackson Jackson has a strange technique. Jackson is on a quest to find $999 to buy back a regalia that was stolen from his grandmother fifty years ago. He goes on an adventure that is like a roller coaster, Jackson continuously gets sums of money and then spends it on others in the town. Jackson has eighty dollars and go to a bar, “All…
sacred area and must be treated with respect. Only performers should step into the arena and observers are asked to refrain from profanity and inappropriate behaviors when nearby. The arena is filled with dancers dressed in traditional, colorful regalia. The regalia varies by dance but often has geometric patterns or beading and is often ornamented with moving objects that add to the dance quality. Dancing is an important part of Native American culture; this is evident by the centrality of…
through prayer, song, and dance. They dance and sing together in an expression of themselves and their culture. Singers have their own unique voices, singing from their hearts so any who listen can hear what they have to say. Dancers customize their regalia to represent their identity visually. The Native American cultures have an established tradition of music and dance throughout their entire history. In their culture, music is a…
As soon as I was born, I have been experiencing powwow after powwow. I was a dancer for seven years of my life. I have danced fancy shawl, and jingle. I have competed in competitions and I have even travelled to the United States for two different powwows. My father is also a dancer, and a singer in his own drum group so my experience with powwows is incredibly high. When I attended the FNUC opening powwow, I possessed this thought in my mind that this powwow was not going to be all that special…
Weeks prior to the procession, Sheng Xuanhuai’s family had engaged in a grueling lobbying campaign to seek a permit for the funeral cortege to go through Nanjing 南京 Road and other major streets in the International Settlement. On October 25, 1917, the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (Shanghai zong shanghui 上海總商會) filed a written request to the SMC at the behest of the Sheng family for the use of Nanjing Road for the procession. In the letter, Sheng was portrayed as a highly accomplished…