The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

DANCE OF THE HUNT

IT IS A GENERAL PRACTICE TO HAVE THE DANCE OF THE HUNT IN THE
STATE OF NAYARIT IN MEXICO. THIS DANCE IS DONE AT ALL
FESTIVALS. THE MUSIC FOR THE DANCE COMES FROM WOODEN FLUTES
AND HOMEMADE DRUMS. THE DANCE IS SYMBOLIC OF THE HUNT.
THE DANCE OF THE HUNT IS DONE WITH EVERYONE FORMING A
CIRCLE.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED OF THIS DANCE DURING HIS VISIT TO MEXICO
IN 1968.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT