Each year the Makah tribe hold an Annual Makah Days Fair. During the fair the members of the Makah tribe who have moved away gather and reunite to celebrate thousands of years of the Makah Culture and also becoming U.S citizens. They also include their neighbors from Washington State and Vancouver Island in Canada. Each year they hold the fair on the weekend closest to August 26th, the anniversary for when the first American flag was raised in Neah Bay. They prepare an entire schedule of events where they combine new modern activities with their ancient traditions.
The more traditional activities include traditional dancing, war canoe races, and salmon bakes. This bribe is very serious about keeping their culture alive for generations to come. I think by holding theses annual celebratory get together its a great way for new and old members of the tribe to reunite and keep the traditions going. Below I have included a video from one of the past Makah Days fair I hope you enjoy!
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