Overview

• Nuvassie Blacksmith visited selected Radebeul primary schools on May 26 as a prelude to the 32nd Karl-May-Festtage.
• He led sessions on Lakota numbers and colors, explained the four sacred plants and introduced the Medicine Wheel and cardinal directions.
• Organizers say the school program aims to dispel stereotypes by providing an authentic insight into indigenous history, culture and challenges.
• Blacksmith, who hails from a traditional Lakota family in South Dakota, also shared stories of his career as a successful rodeo rider.
• These educational engagements form part of the Karl-May-Festtage scheduled for May 30 to June 1, which will feature further cultural exchanges and Wild West experiences.