2009 Press Release - ENACF Ad

2009 Eastern Navajo Arts & Crafts Festival

The 6th Annual Eastern Navajo Arts and Crafts Festival will be celebrated June 13, 2009. ENACF celebrates the enduring traditions and artistry of Navajo culture in northwest New Mexico. Throughout the day festival visitors can sample blue corn mush and other indigenous foods prepared from local plants; buy original creations directly from local silversmiths, weavers, sand painters, sculptors, painters, beadworkers, and quilters; and enjoy mutton stew, Navajo tacos, frybread, and other refreshments from local food vendors. This annual event is hosted by Torreon/Star Lake Chapter, a typical Navajo ranching community, located 26 miles southwest of Cuba on state highway 197. Master of Ceremony is to be announced.

Live demonstrations will occur by artisans showing sand painting, silversmithing, beadwork, and weaving, including how to turn raw wool into finished yarn with handcrafted weaving tools available for sale. Musicians and dancers will do presentations and continue throughout the day. A diverse genre of performances have occurred at ENACF.. Last year some performances included traditional songs, traditional dances; Sacred Wheel, drum group from Crownpoint, dancers, Emmet Yazzie and group, traditional dancers; Native American Church Harmonizers, singing. Song-and-Dance is a Navajo round dance honoring veterans, but it can also be a social dance where everyone is welcome to join. Audience participation is definitely invited.