About Siqiniup Qilauta
Siqiniup Qilauta does Inuit cultural
performances that include: throat singing, drum dancing, singing
traditional songs and they could also include fun Inuit games.
When asked, the group does workshops pertaining to Inuit culture.
The group likes to get the audience to help out with their performances,
creating an interactive performance.
Group
History
Siqiniup Qilauta has been actively
performing as a group since 2001. They have performed nationally
and internationally at various festivals, gatherings and events;
which helped them in accomplishing into the serious performance
group that they are today.
About the name, Siqiniup Qilauta
The name of the group, Siqiniup
Qilauta roughly translates to The Sun's Drum. The name was influenced
by an Inuit legend they heard about the sun. When the sun has
a complete halo around it, it indicates good luck and the halo
is meant to be a drum.
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