Celebrating Other Spirituality 365 Days A Year – Alaskan Whale Dance


June 26

Alaskan Whale Dance

In the remote fishing villages of Alaska, fishermen don whale masks and dance from door to door, sharing their whale meat with all who respond. The dance is a celebration to appease the spirits of the whales that have died to provide food for the village. It also helps to ensure an abundant source of food for the coming year.