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About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (April 13, 1984)
Page 6 April 13, 1984 April 13, 1984 Page 7 Reverence shown at traditional Root Feast ceremonies After prayers the people at the Agency Longhouse share the Root Feast meal with friends and guests. Circling the longhouse food preparers and servers place the bounty of food on Tule mats set up for eating. Florine Allen, Katie Johnson and Ellen Henry prepare the table at Agency Longhouse. Preparation for the Feast involves many people working together. Spilyay Tymoo photos by Marsha Shewczyk and Pat Leno Three roots, Piaxi, Xaush and Luksh, are served on each pla te along with the traditional foods of salmon and huckleberries at the Simnasho Longhouse Root Feast celebration. Custer Wallulatum puts small portions on each plate.
