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The most striking portion of the ritual occurs on the final day in the village plaza.
The (also known as Tsu'tiki or Tsu'tiva ) is a sacred and ancient 16-day ritual performed by the Hopi people of northeastern Arizona. Rooted in deep spiritual traditions, the ceremony is a dramatized prayer for rain, agricultural fertility, and communal harmony. It is primarily conducted biennially in late August by members of the Snake and Antelope clans . Cultural and Spiritual Significance snake_dance
Dancers typically work in groups of three: a carrier who holds a live snake (often in their mouth), a hugger who strokes the snake with an eagle-feather whip to keep it calm, and a gatherer who retrieves the snakes once they are released on the ground. The most striking portion of the ritual occurs