The Hoop Dance Stamp
With the November issue of four new postage stamps in honor of
Native American Heritage Month, the
United States Postal Service writes, “Nothing symbolizes the richness and vitality of American Indian culture as much as its dances. Dancers perform at powwows, at social functions, in special ceremonies, and on theater stages.” The four new stamps include four “American Indian Dances” including “Fancy Dance”, “Traditional Dance”, “Butterfly Dance” and finally – “Hoop Dance”. Regarding the Hoop Dance Stamp they say, “Only experts can perform the difficult Hoop Dance, which involves creating designs with the hoops that represent elements of nature such as birds, turtles, and the earth. While keeping time with the music, the dancers move the hoops into a succession of changing patterns. It is widely believed that the hoop symbolizes the world or the universe.” To view all four stamps
visit USPS.
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I don’t collect stamps but I’d love to have all those stamps, especially the hoop dance one!
This is phenomenally cool!
I will be getting these today. I’ll probably save/collect a few. Maybe mail a card to my mom
just to make her smile.
these are not for sale