Alaskan Cruise - Ketchikan

Meeting up in the visitors center for a tour of the Saxman village of the native Klingit people.

Walking through the woods towards the Trbal House where we would see a demonstration of tribal dancing and singing.

Walking through the woods towards the Trbal House where we would see a demonstration of tribal dancing and singing.

Waiting for the demonstration to begin.

An introduction from the chief.

The singing and dancing bore no resemblance to anything one sees in the movies. I guess Hollywood needs some further education!

It seems that turning their backs to us is in no way considered rude.

Totem poles.

More totem poles.

The outside of the Tribal House.

Village crafts people starting to carve a new totem pole.

Meeting up in the visitors center for a tour of the Saxman village of the native Klingit people.

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Saxman Village, Ketchikan, Alaska