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Fasting BeginsWherever You AreFasting is a Demonstration of our willingness to sacrifice for our young people, a form of prayer that people all over the country will use for the oyung in Taos and all over the world. Either a complete fast or a dietary restriction (no meat, no dairy, etc) are options. Breaking of the fast will occur on September 5th at the main event. Of course you may fast for any amount of time during the celebration weekend.707-857-6126Friday, September 2nd
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Opening Prayer at DawnKit Carson StageAll those who wish to join us to greet the sun and begin the ceremony of the Celebration of the Young are welcome. Together we can offer our prayers at dawn to begin the ceremony. This is when the Diyin Dine'e (Holy People) are awake and stirring according to Navajo tradition and many others.6AM707-857-6126Friday, September 2nd
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Loving Hands Mural Project, Concert, and Essay CompetitiontheSpot 900 Paseo Del Pueblo NorteDonations go to Essay Contest Winners (essays will also be featured in the Taos News) answering the following question: "What advice would you give older generations to make Taos a better place for it's young people?" Submit essay with age and contact info to: celebrationoftheyoung@gmail.com3:00PM-8:00PM575-751-3713Friday, September 2ndChildren's Games and Mural Project at 3:00, Concert (Chase Dabney) at 5:00, Essays and Awards at 6:00, Poetry Reading (Lyla Johnston) at 6:30 (ALL OF THIS IS TAOS TIME)
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Sweat For the YoungKathy Alcon's (Near Steakout)Lakota sweat lodge ceremony dedicated to the healing of our young people.6:30-9:30PM Meet at SteakOut575-779-0399Friday, September 2nd
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Prayer at Dawn Wherever You AreAll those who wish to join us to greet the sun. Together, wherever we are, we can offer our prayers at dawn for the young. This is when the Diyin Dine'e (Holy People) are awake and stirring according to Navajo tradition and many others.6AM707-857-6126Saturday, September 3rd
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Run For the YoungMeet at Kit Carson ParkBeginning with a prayer we will run for the health and happiness of your young people. We pray that the creator will see the run as an embodiement of that prayer and that the earth may hear the rhythm of our footsteps as a plea for her support. Drinks and lunch provided at the park for those not fasting.10AM707-857-6126Saturday, September 3rd
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Wiping of the Tears Ceremony2 Wolves Center (near Caffe Tazza)A community gathering to acknowledge loss and grief both personal and communal. Followed by a collective prayer for renewal, a leaving behind of past grief and a recommitting to the future with the support of ceremony and our community.
3-4:30PM575-779-4821Saturday, September 3rd
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Temple of PraiseEl GamalA night of dance, community and music for the whole family with DJs Eldon, Chrystalline and Sablazo. A good way to end the Wiping of the Tears ceremony to release grief and and move into JOY.7PM-1AM575-779-3440Saturday, September 3rd
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Sweat For the YoungAdrian's off Middle RoadLakota sweat lodge ceremony dedicated to the healing of our young people.5:30PM-9:00PM Meet at Taos Java818-519-8626Saturday, September 3rd
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Prayer at Dawn Wherever You AreAll those who wish to join us to greet the sun. Together, wherever we are, we can offer our prayers at dawn for the young. This is when the Diyin Dine'e (Holy People) are awake and stirring according to Navajo tradition and many others.6AM707-857-6126
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University for the YoungTown Center (El Gamal, Harwood Museum, Plaza, Shree Yoga Studio...)We are learning and teaching each other across generations. Priority will be given to young people between 0-30. So far we have a deer-hide tanning class, spoken word, workshops, mural painting workshop, see final course list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AodTON2vqZSLdEFzc3RXSUVGZEtZZWZKemd3MG8yeWc&hl=en_US#gid=0 . Students and teachers need to check in at the Plaza registration table one half hour before their classes.Registration-9:30 1stPeriod-10AM-12PM 2ndPeriod-1PM-2:30PM 3rdPeriod-3PM-5PM707-857-6126 or 530-275-2737Sunday, September 4th
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Kirtan Chant for the YoungShree YogaKirtan, or sacred chant, will be offered by Yamuna Devi in honour of the youth of Taos. Every voice is needed!6: 30PMYamuna 865.403.2295Sunday, September 4th
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Sweat For the YoungJodi's House near Cruz AltaPlease join us!6: 30PM Meet at WalgreensSunday, September 4th
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Prayer at Dawn Wherever You AreAll those who wish to join us to greet the sun. Together, wherever we are, we can offer our prayers at dawn for the young. This is when the Diyin Dine'e (Holy People) are awake and stirring according to Navajo tradition and many others.6AM707-857-6126
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Celebration of the Young Events:Kit Carson Park Stage AreaThe entire town will be at the final main event where our creative oung people will be presenting their art, music, poetry, speeches, and opinions. It comes complete with a graffiti creativity corner, info booths, tree and plaque dedication for the young, breaking of the fast and a kid's corner with bubble blowing, pinatas, pin the tale on the lion, rhino and zebra, facepainting, and arts and crafts.1-7PM707-857-6126Monday (Labor Day), September 5th
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Art Exhibition Showing of young artistic talent.All Day
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Bands, Poets, Dancers, Stage with PA system for musicians and performers of all agesAll Day
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Graffiti Crreativity CornerAll Day
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Kids CornerFacepainting/Bubbleblowing/Pinatas/Pin the Tail/Bobbing for Apples/Arts and CraftsAll Day
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Breaking of the FastLocal Organic Foods2PM
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Tree Dedication5PM
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Sweat for the YoungJacob's House in Los CordovasLakota sweat lodge ceremony dedicated to the healing of our young people.630PM575-770-519040791
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