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Heart of the Drums carries tradition, generational stories for Cama-i visitors

Cama-i’s "Heart of the Drums" ceremonial performance started when more than 45 drummers marched from backstage and dispersed to the top row of both sides of the bleachers that line Bethel Regional High School’s gymnasium. The drummers spanned three generations and were of mixed genders.

Cama-i honors Chevak Elder and culture bearer with Living Treasure Award

John Pingayak, a 74-year-old Elder from Chevak, sits down in the Bethel Regional High School music room, which has been temporarily converted into Cama-i Headquarters. It’s the end of the first night of Cama-i and he just finished performing alongside his Pingayak Dance Group. He was honored and received the Cama-i 2023 Living Treasure Award after singing, dancing, and drumming on stage in the Warrior Dome for over 20 minutes.

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