Siouxsan Robinson (right) and her daughter Chokash Nanaiya Owns-Different-Horses Robinson of Native Pride Dancers from the USA owned the lawns in front of Victoria Memorial Hall on the afternoon of December 13 with their rendition of Ladies Fancy Shawl Dance. Showcase of Native America’s Butterfly Reverie, a collaborative effort by the US consulate in Kolkata and Victoria Memorial Hall, gave Kolkatans glimpses of Native American dance and music and a Blackfoot-style performance
All photographs by Soumyajit Dey‘It’s an incredible honour for us to be able to bring native American dancers to India and share some of America’s diverse culture with such warm and receptive audiences. These two wonderful women represent some of the many native communities in the United States, and we are excited that they are here sharing their stories and experiences with Indians,” said Elizabeth Lee, director of the American Center, Kolkata