| Tribal Regatta | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1585 |
| Catalog #: | 352671 | |
| Clip Number: | 352671-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 026-473-06 | |
| Timecode: | 00:55:33 - 00:56:47 | |
| Location: | Washington, Puget Sound | |
| Year Shot: | 1953 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators CULTURAL GROUPS/NATIVE AMERICANS: Reservation HISTORICAL RECREATIONS: Native American Traditions LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington State SPORTS/RACES: Unusual SPORTS/WATER: Canoeing | |
| Description: | Tribal Regatta Pacific coast Indians gather on Puget Sound for their annual tribal regatta. No scalps are taken, as war canoes race for honors-but there are thrills a-plenty. Establishing shot - Indians holding each other's hands dancing in a circle to the sound of drums. CUS - Tribal Indian men putting their canoes in the water for the Indian War Canoe Race. MLS - Throngs of people lining the lake shore. CUS - Either a Boy SCOUT leader or a Police Officer shooting a starter gun. MLS - War canoes starting off with their 11 men crews. CUS - On lookers cheering on the Indian racing teams. MCUS - The Chehalis tribe from British Columbia in the lead and eventually winning the race second year in a row. | |
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