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Suvoyuki Days: August 1, 2009

On August 1, 2009, Homolovi Ruins State Park held its annual Suvoyuki Days. "Suvoyuki" translated in the Hopi language means to accomplish work through a "joint effort." Suvoyuki Days celebrates the partners who have helped to protect and save Homolovi area archaeological and cultural sites from destruction.

On Friday, Hopi elder Justin Setalla begsn heating the Tuupevu Pit and loaded the pit with corn. It roasted overnight and was opened on Saturday morning. Early on Saturday morning, the Homolovi Talavai Warikháalaya-Homolovi Morning Run began. This is a 6.5 mile & 4 mile cross-country course. Throughout the day there were cultural demonstrations, Hopi artists, pottery firing, Hopi program and non-profit booths handing out material, and food vendors served delicious Fry Bread and Indian Burgers.

Archaeology Tours were offered by by Rich Lange, University of Arizona, and Lisa Young, University of Michigan. There was also a Hopi Ethnobotany Tour by Micah Loma’omvaya. Homolovi Dancers presented traditional Hopi social dances to park visitors.

On Sunday, Suvoyuki Days continued at Sipaulovi Village, Second Mesa, AZ with local guides giving tours of the village.

Homolovi Ruins State Park