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| | Soyal and Setting the Mood (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) |
 | | Soyal is a 16 day ceremonial period, practiced by the Hopi for generations, that is supposed to establish the mood for the coming year. |
 | | Like other ceremonies, Soyal begins with an expression of assurance that the ceremony will accomplish its purpose, and end with a feast of celebration and a public Kachina dance. |
 | | "Soyal time," the Elders say, "is a good time to teach children to respect others, so they will continue to practice it throughout their lives." |
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