Wampanoag Religion
The Wampanoag religion was called Spiritualism. This means that the Wampanoag tribe believed in Mother Earth as their god. They would often thank the earth, the plants, the animals, and any living thing for the gifts they gave the Wampanoag. They held a huge respect for the earth and all living things, for without them they would be unable to live.
The Wampanoag tribe held two major celebrations.
The Wampanoag New Year, which happened in the spring, was a time where the Wampanoag tribe thanked the Mother Earth for all her gifts through feasting and dance.
The Wampanoag tribe also held a strawberry picking festival in the summer. During this time, the Wampanoag would hold festivities in honor of Mother Earth's gift of the strawberry crop. By playing games, feasting, praying, and dancing.
Below, a Wampanoag celebration is taking place in Mashpee Massachusetts. This is an example of the native music, as well as a look into how the Wampanoag took part in their religious celebrations. How Are these people dressed? What kind of instruments are they using? How is this performance different then one the Wampanoag would have hundreds of years ago?
To investigate more modern day Wampanoag celebrations and events check out this site.
The Wampanoag tribe held two major celebrations.
The Wampanoag New Year, which happened in the spring, was a time where the Wampanoag tribe thanked the Mother Earth for all her gifts through feasting and dance.
The Wampanoag tribe also held a strawberry picking festival in the summer. During this time, the Wampanoag would hold festivities in honor of Mother Earth's gift of the strawberry crop. By playing games, feasting, praying, and dancing.
Below, a Wampanoag celebration is taking place in Mashpee Massachusetts. This is an example of the native music, as well as a look into how the Wampanoag took part in their religious celebrations. How Are these people dressed? What kind of instruments are they using? How is this performance different then one the Wampanoag would have hundreds of years ago?
To investigate more modern day Wampanoag celebrations and events check out this site.
