| Show Ute Sun Dance Starts July 13 A four day test of endur- endur endurance once ance without food and wat water r will be led by two spry and agUe agile oldsters when the an- an annual annual nual Ute Sundance begins next month Boyce Areep aged 75 and Johnson aged 80 both of Whiterocks will lead leada a group of costumed dancers into the sacred sacred lodge on the evening of July at the Sundance Sun dance grounds near Neola fora four day fast and rituals In observance of ancient Tri Tri-l Tri bal ceremonies The dancing and chanting to the beat of tom will continue through the the of Tuesday July Other Indian dances such as round dancing will top off the more serious and religious type observances involved in inthe inthe the Sun Sundance dance during the even even- evening ing of the These dances are social in nature and any any- anyone one can participate Visitors are welcome It is expected that there will be a large crowd of tourists be- be because because cause of advance advertising this year A small donation will be requested from non non- nonmembers members Camping facilities are ava- ava available liable near the Sundance grounds and information can be obtained at the gate of the grounds In accordance with tradition no photos will willbe willbe be allowed of the dancing and ceremonies Photos may be betaken betaken taken of the Indian camps and of individuals by obtaining permission |
