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County Commissioner Letter ........................ P7

(A 5% City Admissions Tax is included in prices. NO REFUNDS General (13 years & over) ....................... $10.00 Senior Citizen (60+), Child (6-12) ......... $6.00 Children 5 years & under ....................... FREE Active Service Military with ID .............. FREE

Season Passes

Adult Season Pass (13 years & over)....... $30.00 Exhibitor Season Passes – ONE per exhibitor Exhibitor Season Passes can ONLY be purchased at the time of entering exhibits at the Fair Office. They are mandatory for all Exhibitors entering animals.

Fair Board Letter............................................ P8 Rodeo Board .................................................. P11

Schedule of Events .............................. P12-16 Entertainment Adam the Great .............................................. P16 The Pirate’s Parrot Show ................................ p18 Mutton Bustin’............................................... P22 Dynamite Supreme ........................................ P22 BounceMania................................................. P23 The Throw Zone............................................. P23

Exhibitor Season Pass (If purchased on or before Au. 15th) ........ $15.00 LATE Exhibitor Season Pass (after August 15th) ................................... $20.00

Ellensburg Big Band Music ............................ P24

An additional late fee of $3.00 will be charged on all entries received after deadline. NO REFUNDS

Buck for Big Bucks ........................................ P26

PARKING

$10 Per day in the North Parking Lot at University and Alder. See the fairgrounds map PDF file format for locations.

RV PARKING

Rhythms Dance and Fitness ........................... P25 Stilt Circus ..................................................... P25 Hugh Wilder .................................................. P26 Nail Driving Contest ..................................... P27 Imagination Gallery - Wild Science ............... P27 John Dunnigan .............................................. P28 The Rock Bottom Boys .................................. P29 Yakama Indian Dancers ................................. P30

There are a limited number of RV Hook-Up spaces available for the week of Fair. Check in is Tuesday, September 1 after 12:00PM. Check out is Tuesday September 8, before noon. Cost for the week is $250.00 and $50 per day (if spots are available, no reservations for Daily Hookups). For more information and an application, email fairgrounds@co.kittitas.wa.us, or phone the Fair Office at (509) 962-7639.

DRY CAMPING

Drying Camping is available during fair only and is first come first serve base (no reservations). Cost is $20 per day and is located off Alder Street near the CWU Music Building. 5 • KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GUIDE 2021

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Welcome back to the Kittitas County Fair; an event that is dear to many residents in Kittitas County along with thousands of annual visitors who repeatedly attend year after year. It is heartwarming to see the Fair return in 2021. The excitement and happiness are palpable, and we are grateful. The Kittitas County Fair is possible, because of the massive behind-the-scenes efforts of numerous individuals who donate their time and talents to the success of this event. Volunteers work year-round to prepare and extra-long hours during Labor Day weekend to ensure the Fair is a memorable experience for everyone. The Kittitas County Board of Commissioners thanks you for your efforts in making this an event that draws thousands to Kittitas County. We thank you for making this a part of many family’s annual traditions. This is truly an event our community takes pride in; from the 4-H kids, to performers on the main Coke Stage. So, again, we say thank you to all you do to ensuring this is an annual success! Brett Wachsmith Kittitas County Commissioner, District #3 205 West Fifth Avenue, Suite 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926

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Have you ‘herd’ that the 2021 Kittitas County Fair is the place to be?! It has been nearly two years since we closed our gates and said so long after the 2019 Kittitas County Fair. The Fair Board never stopped working during this time, and we are so excited to welcome you back to a spectacular in person fair! The Kittitas County Fair was first organized in 1885 by local farmers and ranchers and has become a longstanding county tradition where our agricultural roots are showcased and our western heritage is celebrated, providing an event our community has supported and loved for years. Over the past 136 years, the fair has only been cancelled during 1917-1919 because of WWI and the 2020 COVID shut down. After too long of a break, it’s finally time to open our gates again! Whether you are a long-time resident of Kittitas County, a newcomer or just visiting, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Whether you are connecting with old friends outside the barns, tasting that yummy elephant ear that you have been craving, testing your thrill level on a ride from our new carnival, mining for gold in Frontier Village, relaxing while you watch the entertainment or taking some time to walk through the Home Arts, 4-H and Armory Buildings to look at all the amazing things everyone did over the last year, you will quickly see why the Fair was voted the 2021 best place to take kids in Kittitas County! Along with enjoying all the fair has to offer, be sure to grab your cowboy hat and ticket to the World-Famous Ellensburg Rodeo! This amazing experience wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and support from our Fair Board, KVEC Staff, Superintendents, Sponsors, 4-H and FFA Leaders, Families, Exhibitors and countless volunteers who all come together to help make our County Fair a success! If you see one of these people when you are out and about, let them know you appreciate their hard work. Share the news that you ‘herd’ it’s the place to be, and we will see you at fair! Becky Sherley, President Kittitas County Fair Board

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FAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jessie Blackwood Armory, Fine Arts,Photography, Quilts & Entertainment

Andrea Blume Concessions & Commercial Vendors

Eric Celigoy Market Sale, Beef

Roylene Crawford Sec./Treas. Awards Super Suite, Superintendents

Bob Eddings Swine Barn, Beef & Operations/Grounds

Jarred Fudacz Vice President, Home Arts Building, Senior Lounge

Heather Harrell Past President, Friends of the Fair Liaison, Corral, Scholarships

Bret Hollar 4-H/ FFA Building 4-H Dogs, 4-H Shooting Sports

Jerry Jarnagin Entertainment

Jerry Lael Parking

Becky McDowell Bloom Pavilion, Rabbits, Cavies, Poultry, Sheep, Goats, Beef & Herdsmanship

Bob Martin Frontier Village

Clay Myers Security

Kristina Paquette PR & Advertising

Jodee Shenyer Horse Barns ,4-H Horse Light & Draft Horse Show

Becky Sherley President, Sponsorships

Patsy Tenney Admissions

Greg Zempel Carnival

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ello Rodeo fans! Welcome Back to the 2021 World Famous Ellensburg Rodeo. We are excited to be back better than ever this Labor Day weekend, and our committee returns to you as a 2020 Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee. We are now a recognized world-class event! Thank you for joining us for a weekend full of rodeo action, music, food and family fun for everyone. This last year certainly had its challenges, and we are proud of our team who attempted to make every effort to put on this event last year, but with all the restrictions placed on us we could not make it happen. This year it’s full- on rodeo-tainment all weekend long. Wednesday we kick things off with our new partnership with WestStar’s “Best of the Best” roping event held in our arena this year for the first time. That night, head on downtown to enjoy some great music at the Ellensburg Downtown Association’s “Hoedown in the Downtown” sponsored by the Ellensburg Rodeo in support of all our local businesses. Come down to Rockin the Arena Thursday night with David Lee Murphy and featuring Chance McKinney. Patriot Night is Friday where we have our first performance of the rodeo with a very special presentation that has become a tradition — saluting our heroes from the past year. This year’s honorees are nurses and more specifically local Kittitas Valley nurses. Saturday morning get your spot along the downtown streets to witness one of the bests western parades anywhere over Labor Day weekend. Saturday night we have the PRCA Xtreme Bulls performance. Sunday opens the day with Tough Enough to Wear Pink raising awareness in our community for breast cancer and supporting women in the fight against this disease. That night, the Ellensburg Rodeo Posse will host an admission free show beginning at 6:30. Monday is our finale and championship round, where the top Cowboys and Cowgirls will vie for the top spot in their respective events as well as our all-around category, and win their share of the purse and a coveted Ellensburg Rodeo belt buckle. This rodeo is organized, produced and made possible by our all-volunteer Board of Directors, Top Hands, sponsors, and hundreds of volunteers during the year and Labor Day weekend. Please join me in thanking them all as you see them this weekend. I want to thank you all for the privilege and honor to serve as President of this world class association and event. Now, let’s go Watch ‘Em Buck! President Ellensburg Rodeo

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Office / Ticket Sales Special Guest

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Brian Twardoski VICE PRESIDENT Parade / TETWP / Livestock Housing

Yakama Indian Nation / Merchandise

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Security / Ushers

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Mike Moreland Advertising / Media / Program & Day Sheet

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THURSDAY 9/2 Main Stage:

Outside Frontier Village:

Opening Ceremony at Noon – Grid Kid Cheerleaders Rock Bottom Boys – Band 12:15 – 1:00 pm The Studio Dancers 1:15 – 1:45 pm Pee-Wee Rodeo 2:00 – 2:45 pm Rock Bottom Boys – Band 3:15 – 4:00 pm Adam the Great – Magician 4:14 – 4:45 pm Rodeo City Gymnastics 5:00 – 5:45 pm Knudsen Nail Driving Contest 6:00 – 7:30 pm Rhythms (Tusuy Peru Dancers) 7:45 – 8:45 pm

Mutton Busting – Daily Shows 2pm, 4pm & 6pm

Strolling Entertainment Acts Through-out the day Bill Robinson – Strolling Act Adam the Great – Magician Stilt Circus – Stilt Strolling Act Chicken Man – Stilt Strolling Act The Throw Zone - Jeremiah Johnston – Juggler Hugh Wilder – Ellensburg’s Balloon Man Hillia Hula – Hula Hoop Performance Evening Shows

In the Park: The Corral – Beer & wine Garden

The Pirate’s Parrot Show Daily Shows at 3pm, 5pm & 7pm Imagination Gallery - Wild Science! Bounce Mania – Obstacle Course

John Dunnigan Rock Bottom Boys – Band

6 – 7pm 7:15 – 8:00 pm

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FRIDAY 9/3 Main Stage:

The Corral – Beer & wine Garden

Rock Bottom Boys – Band Fiddlers on the Wind Rock Bottom Boys – Band Pee-Wee Rodeo Contest Center Fun The Throw Zone Jeremiah Johnston – Juggler Rock Bottom Boys – Band Dub Step Dancers

11:30 – 12:15 pm 12:15 – 1:15 pm 1:30 – 2:15 pm 2:00 – 2:45 pm 3:45 – 4:30 pm

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In the Park: The Pirate’s Parrot Show Daily Shows at 3pm, 5pm & 7pm Imagination Gallery - Wild Science! Bounce Mania – Obstacle Course

Outside Frontier Village: Mutton Busting – Daily Shows – 2pm, 4pm & 6pm

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Outside Frontier Village:

Main Stage: Adam the Great – Magician Rock Bottom Boys – Band The Throw Zone Jeremiah Johnston - Juggler Pee-Wee Rodeo Contest Center Fun Ellensburg Big Band – Jazz Band Rock Bottom Boys – Band Dynamite Supreme – Band The Throw Zone Jeremiah Johnston – Juggler

11:15 – 12:00 pm 12:00 – 12:45 pm 1:15 – 2:00 pm 2:30 – 3:15 pm 3:30 – 4:15 pm 4:45 – 5:45 pm 6:15 – 7:00 pm 7:30 – 8:30 pm 8:45 – 9:00 pm

In the Park: The Pirate’s Parrot Show Daily Shows Yakama Nation Dancers

Mutton Busting – Daily Shows

2pm, 4pm & 6pm

Strolling Entertainment Acts Through-out the day: Bill Robinson – Strolling Act Adam the Great – Magician Stilt Circus – Stilt Strolling Act Chicken Man – Stilt Strolling Act Leapin’ Louie – Strolling Act The Throw Zone - Jeremiah Johnston – Juggler Hugh Wilder – Ellensburg’s Balloon Man Hillia Hula – Hula Hoop Performance – Evening Shows

The Corral – Beer & wine Garden 3pm, 5pm & 7pm 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Rock Bottom Boys – Band John Dunnigan

4:30 – 5:15 pm 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm & 8 pm

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Outside Frontier Village:

Main Stage:

Mutton Busting – Daily Shows – 2pm, 4pm & 6pm

Rock Bottom Boys – Band

1:15 – 2:00 pm

Pee-Wee Rodeo

2:15 – 3:00 pm

Strolling Entertainment Acts Through-out the day:

Contest Center Fun

3:15 – 4:00 pm

Bill Robinson – Strolling Act Adam the Great – Magician Stilt Circus – Stilt Strolling Act Chicken Man – Stilt Strolling Act Leapin’ Louie – Strolling Act The Throw Zone - Jeremiah Johnston – Juggler Hugh Wilder – Ellensburg’s Balloon Man Hillia Hula – Hula Hoop Performance – Evening Shows

Ellensburg Big Band – Jazz Band 4:30 – 5:30 pm Rock Bottom Boys – Band

6:00 – 6:45 pm

Adam the Great – Magician The Throw Zone Jeremiah Johnston – Juggler

7:00 – 7:45 pm 8:00 – 8:45 pm

In the Park: The Pirate’s Parrot Show Daily Shows at 3pm, 5pm & 7pm Yakama Nation Dancers 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Imagination Gallery - Wild Science! Bounce Mania – Obstacle Course

The Corral – Beer & wine Garden Rock Bottom Boys - Band John Dunnigan

4:15 – 5:00 pm 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm

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monDAY 9/6 Main Stage:

Strolling Entertainment Acts Through-out the day

Contest Center Hay Bucking Contest Pee-Wee Rodeo The Throw Zone Jeremiah Johnston – Juggler Adam the Great – Magician 4-H Awards

12:30 – 1:30 pm 1:45 – 2:30 pm 2:45 – 3:15 pm 3:14 – 3:45 pm 4 – 6pm

In the Park: The Pirate’s Parrot Show Daily Shows 3pm, 5pm & 7pm Imagination Gallery - Wild Science! Open Daily Bounce Mania – Obstacle Course

Bill Robinson – Strolling Act Adam the Great – Magician Stilt Circus – Stilt Strolling Act Chicken Man – Stilt Strolling Act The Throw Zone - Jeremiah Johnston – Juggler Hugh Wilder – Ellensburg’s Balloon Man Hillia Hula – Hula Hoop Performance – Evening Shows

The Corral – Beer & wine Garden John Dunnigan

3:15 – 4:00 pm

Fair Closes at 6pm

Outside Frontier Village: Mutton Busting – Shows

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1:30 pm & 3:00 pm

orn and raised in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, “Adam the Great” realized that magic would be his calling at the age of 18. Adam took magic on by a storm and has proven himself one of the premier magicians in the region. His style of magic not only amazes, but most importantly, entertains. The “Adam the Great” magic show is a unique blend of charm, wit, audience interaction, and in-

novative magic. Adam’s talents range from eye-popping close-up magic to outstanding comedy stage shows. This versatility allows him to offer entertainment packages like no other. Crowds have been amazed by his act at countless fairs, festivals, and corporate parties. Adam is also a two-time Armed Forces Entertainer providing much needed moral boost for troops and families overseas.

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The Pirate’s Parrot Show A

rrrgh you ready to set sail for a fun and educational interactive experience? We are happy to welcome Liberty Wings: The Pirate’s Parrot Show back to the Fair. Featuring parrots from around the world, an authentic Pirate Ship display, and “real” pirates, this show has delighted and amazed audiences across the country. Hold and pet parrots, under the watchful supervision of swashbucklers. Listen close and they might just sing you a shanty!

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oted the Top 5 Newest and Best Attractions at the Oregon State Fair, we are thrilled to welcome the Wool Busters back to the Kittitas County Fair! The Wool Busters create a small-scale rodeo

atmosphere for kids. Wool Busters give children an opportunity to gain experience and confidence in the rodeo world, all in a controlled and safe environment. Their goal is to “offer unique entertainment that makes memories.” There will be three shows a day, all five days of the fair!

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ynamite Supreme will rock the Fair with a blend of Motown, funk and classic rock. Expect everything from Michael Jackson to Metallica when this Roslyn-based trio takes the stage. Band members are Kyle Kain (bass), Matt McCoun (drums) and Micha J (guitar/piano/ vocals). Dynamite Supreme is a favorite in the Kittitas Valley, playing venues like The Brick Saloon in Roslyn, Cornerstone Pie, and Suncadia. Not to be stopped by shutdowns, Dynamite Supreme offered a livestream concert on New Year’s to ring in 2021. We are excited to welcome these rockers to the Fair and we dare you not to dance! 22 • KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GUIDE 2021

BOUNCE into FUN B

ounceMania, Ellensburg’s own source for inflatable bouncy fun, is back this year with an obstacle course to tests your Ninja warrior skills! Come on down and bounce around all five days of the fair. The Inflatable Fun Zone is open from noon- 8 pm Thursday- Sunday and noon-6 pm on Monday. IT’S FREE with fair admission!

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wo-time bronze medalist juggler Jeremiah Johnston returns with his innovative and energetic solo performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Jeremiah has been perfecting the art of juggling since he was 12 years old. the art of movement and dance to bring his act to next level. Come check him out Thursday-Monday at the Kittitas County Fair!

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llensburg Big Band is back! Founded in 2011, the Ellensburg Big Band is an 18-member classic Swing Jazz Band in the tradition of the wonderful dance bands of the 1940’s and 50’s. Featuring favorites from the Glen Miller and Count Basie Bands, they also play a wide variety of jazz standards and modern styles. The musicians represent a broad section of the Ellensburg community, including college students, music educators, and a colorful bunch of local professionals all of whom treasure the opportunity to make terrific music together. A familiar group with the local swing dance crowd, the band has played dances and concerts at CWU, Gonzaga University, Seasons Performance Hall in Yakima, Suncadia Resort, The Kittitas County Fair, The Ellensburg summer concert series, and in 2014 performed in Sanda City Japan.

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Rhythms Dance and Fitness

racing the stage and bringing the art of dance from around the world to Ellensburg, Rhythms Dance and Fitness is a studio in Ellensburg with a wide variety of different classes teaching different styles. From Bollywood dancing to belly dancing to youth ballet, there is a dance style that

can suit anyone. In past fairs, many of these styles have been showcased at the fair, perhaps most notably the Tusuy Peruvian Dance group which has performed at Folk Life. In a celebration of movement and culture, they are sure to wow the audience with dances from across the globe and practiced right next door.

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inner of the 2019 Circus of the Year & Hospitality Award and Western Fairs Association 2017 Barham Award, Stilt Circus has performed at theme parks, festivals, events and fairs throughout the world since 2000. This highly skilled, award-winning troupe features stilt acrobatics, fire dancing, giant puppets, dance, unicycling, juggling and lots of clowning around.

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$1,000 PRIZE ! WINNER TAKES ALL!

Buck for Big Bucks Big bucks are on the line with the return of the popular Hay Bucking Contest. Teams of two will complete to log the fastest time for a grand prize of $1,000! The contest is open to cowboys and cowgirls 16 and over, and there is no entry fee. The fun begins at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 6, just outside of Bloom Pavilion. Sign up at the contest center and see if your team can grab the grand prize bucking for big bucks!

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et ready to see your favorite animals and characters come to life – Ellensburg’s own master balloon artist Hugh Wilder, is the Balloon Man. Hugh has been twisting and tying balloons into Winnie the Pooh, Woody the Woodpecker and lots of other fun shapes for more than a dozen years.

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Nail Driving Contest R

eady for a thumping good time? Then swing on over to the fairgrounds for the Knudson Lumber 13th annual nail driving contest!!! See how fast you can drive, thump and pound three nails in a beam of wood with contests separated into five divisions, male and female: Ages 5 and under, 6-10, 11-14, 15-17 and 18 and older. Compete for bragging rights with family and friends, beat your times from past years and win great prizes as well! Sign up at the KVEC or swing on by Knudson Lumber. We look forward to seeing you…start practicing that hammer swing!

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ozens of interactive activities and exhibits await the whole family at Wild Science. This popular and entertaining attraction will delight with exhibits like the robotic arm, human-sized soap bubbles, the “Rube Goldberg” machine. Measure your pitching speed with radar, take the “sense of smell” challenge, dance in the “wall of light”, and create hightech music all while learning about science and technology. This handson attraction will connect you with the wonderful and amazing world of science in the fun and casual environment of the County Fair! 27 • KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GUIDE 2021

the Corral

enjoy beer, wine & music under the grandstands!

John Dunnigan B

ack by popular demand, John Dunnigan is the featured performer in The Corral this year. A California native, he “took the backroads to Montana three decades ago and never left (he’s no fool).” John is known for his offbeat, and often hilarious, original songs like, “I’m Too White to Sing Reggae,” “Ballad of the Three Legged Man,” and “I Don’t Touch, I Just Look.” He has played with Bonnie Raitt, Asleep at the Wheel, Norton Buffalo, The Dirt Band, Kris Kristofferson and Bruce Springsteen. John had appeared on stage with many artists, ranging from Jerry Jeff Walker to comedian Jeff Foxworthy. We are thrilled to welcome this talented musician back to Ellensburg! And don’t forget to enjoy a beer or wine while you’re in The Corral -- if you’re not too busy dancing and laughing.

“If Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, and John Prine were joined together in some bizarre musical cloning experiment, the outcome would be John Dunnigan.” 28 • KITTITAS COUNTY FAIR GUIDE 2021

ROCK BOTTOM BOYS T

he whole family will love The Rock Bottom Boys, who join the Fair this year with some down-home fun that is sure to tickle your funny bone. Three-part harmonies and beloved bluegrass melodies are only half the story with these boys. As you tap your toes to “Wabash Cannonball,” it might take a minute to realize the lyrics are from the classic rock anthem, “Pinball Wizard.” Take a seat out by the old front porch, kick off your shoes and reconnect with your inner hillbilly, as you enjoy this lighthearted, wholly original and high-energy tunes of The Rock Bottom Boys.

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Yakama Indian Dancers P

utting on a display of Central Washington’s local Native American culture, the Yakama Indian Nation will be celebrating the traditions of their tribe through song and interpretive dance. Dancers wear traditional ceremonial clothing and have been a part of the Kittitas County Fair and Ellensburg Rodeo since the beginning of both events. See the performances on Saturday and Sunday and visit their camp on all five days of the fair, north of the Western Village to learn more about their culture and traditions.

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