At The Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

Above, the calf-roping event at the Ceremonial's rodeo. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Yesterday, I headed over to Red Rock Park for the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial (today's the last day). It is an annual event in which tribe get together with an art show, pow pow, dancing, singing, rodeo and vendors.

As I wandered around inside the convention hall, I ran Sandy, one of our monthly supper group members. She was volunteering at the ceremonial. We chatted for a bit.

Later, in one of the art rooms, I ran into artist Richard Yazzie and took pictures of him and his art display. He had already sold some of his artworks, so he was happy.

After checking out the vendors tables, I headed over to the rodeo arena and watched some of the events such as the breakaway, calf-roping and bronco riding. 

I did pick up a rodeo t-shirt for myself.

I may head back over again today. 

Above, the outdoor vendor area. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Richard Yazzie's art display. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Richard Yazzie at his display. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, some of the food vendors. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, a performer at the ampitheater. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the breakaway rodeo event. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, another breakaway contestant. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the bronco-riding event. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, I ran into this gal at the Flying J earlier. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the calf tie-down. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, this calf put up a good struggle during the tie-down. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the tribal pow wow area. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the t-shirt I bought. Photo by Armand Vaquer.