Festival Etiquette

Culture plays an important role in the life of every person and it connects us with the people who came before. Respectful behavior and courteous manners play an important role in learning about any culture. Native American culture varies widely from Tribal nation to Tribal nation, and even from person to person within a Tribal community. Native American culture cannot be represented by one broad set of defined beliefs or experiences. The Moundville Native American Festival (MNAF) is an opportunity to connect with the Moundville Descendant Communities, as well as other Southeastern Tribal groups from nearby neighboring territories, to learn about the diversity that is Southeastern Native American culture. At the MNAF, a diverse array of communities and traditions are represented through the work of artisans, performers, demonstrators and friends who keep this cultural Knowledge alive and graciously offer to share it with you. If you wish to participate and learn from these cultural traditions with our Native American friends, we ask that you please follow these simple etiquette considerations to show respect and gratitude to the communities who work so hard to keep these traditions and skills alive.