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DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 27th Anniversary!! \n\n2012 marks our 27th Anniversary of 
 the Elders Gathering. This year's ceremony will be held between Friday, 
 June 1st through Sunday, June 3rd. \n\nThe Honoring of the Elders Gathering 
 is hosted by TENA Council of Santa Clara County. We are co hosted by Pajaro 
 Indian Council of Watsonville. \n\nWhat We Are About \nThe Honoring of the 
 Elders Gathering is an intertribal California cultural exchange. The 
 Honoring of the Elders is about family. We show the young ones that we 
 honor and treasure our Grandparents, Aunties and Uncles who have taught us 
 about family, our culture and our values. \n\nSupporters \nWe are supported 
 by our local Indian people, such as the Ohlone. Active participants include 
 the American Indian Alliance, Patrick Orozco, Tribal Chairman and elder of 
 the Pajaro Valley Ohlone Indian Council & Tony Cerda, Chairman of the 
 Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Indian Tribe. Both Patrick and Tony have danced 
 traditionally at the Gathering for almost as long as it has been in 
 existence. They honor their ancestors, who have danced on the same land for 
 centuries. \n\nDancers \nDancers come from miles around to dance for the 
 Elders. They dance in traditional regalia. We do not have competition 
 dancing. \n\nGeneral \nThe Gathering begins on Friday evening, ending on 
 Sunday evening. Everyone is welcome, Indian and non-Indian people, alike. 
 Everyone comes together to see old friends, or make new ones. People share 
 traditional feasts, laugh and joke, or listen to the history and stories of 
 the dance groups who come to share with the people. Guests are able to 
 watch the little ones dance for the first time (also known as 'coming 
 out'). This is a traditional way of dancers beginning their commitment to 
 dance in the way of their ancestors. The exchange provides the opportunity 
 for the community to understand the strength of sharing. \n\nThis is event 
 is geared towards the family. People are welcome to come and camp. \n 
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SUMMARY:27th Annual Honoring of the Elders Gathering
LOCATION:Mount Madonna \n7850 Pole Line Road, Watsonville CA 95076 \n\nThe park is 
 located on Highway 152 (Hecker Pass Highway), ten miles west of Gilroy. 
 From the east, use Highway 101, and take the Highway 152 West exit. From 
 the west, use Highway 1, and take the Highway 152 East exit. The entrance 
 to the park is located at the summit of Highway 152 at Pole Line Road.
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