How The Story of the 6 Dancing Boys Started, Kathi Little John, Cherokee Bonfire 

In this video Salvatore Vinciguerra brings you to the Cherokee Bonfire located at the Ocanaluftee Island Park in Cherokee, North Carolina.
Kathi LIttle John tells "Game of Chunkey & The Six Dancing Boys". The story of the 6 dancing boys represent the 6 stars in the sky. Kathi LIttle John is a native storyteller of the Eastern Band of Cherokee. The stories that she tells at the campfire include those based on Cherokee Nation history and legends.
The Cherokee Bonfire is a free evening educational summer program that teaches visitors about the indigenous people that live in the surrounding area. At the end of the session children of all ages can roast marsh mellows in the bonfire while they watch the sunset near the Ocanaluftee River. Next door is a serious of booths with local jewerly makers and craftsmen and women with unique handmade items for sale.
This beautiful experience held only certain days for the week. So please check out the website below for the most current information to see the bonfire when you visit Cherokee, North Carolina.
cherokeesmokies.com/
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