The Story of Uktena, Kathi Little John, Cherokee Bonfire

In this video Salvatore Vinciguerra brings you to the Cherokee Bonfire located at the Ocanaluftee Island Park in Cherokee, North Carolina.
Kathi LIttle John tells the story of the Uktena. Uktena is a snake in Cherokee Mythology and local history about Murphy, North Carolina and the Sugarlands near Gatlinburg, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Kathi LIttle John is a native storyteller of the Eastern Band of Cherokee. The stories that she tells at the campfire include those based on Cherokee Nation history and legends.
The Cherokee Bonfire is a free evening educational summer program that teaches visitors about the indigenous people that live in the surrounding area. At the end of the session children of all ages can roast marsh mellows in the bonfire while they watch the sunset near the Ocanaluftee River. Next door is a serious of booths with local jewerly makers and craftsmen and women with unique handmade items for sale.
This beautiful experience held only certain days for the week. So please check out the website below for the most current information to see the bonfire when you visit Cherokee, North Carolina.
cherokeesmokies.com/
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[@kawsar00714]

Great story

[@JohnAmes]

very nice

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Thank you for another great video.

[@susiachmady]

Interesting story about Uktena a horned snake, keeper of cristals, Cherokee bonfire folklore. greeting from England

[@Dr.SalvatoreVinciguerra]

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[@JuliasBBeauty]

Great story thank you for sharing it with us, have a good day and weekend ahead!

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hey my friend another great video love it thanks for sharing great view love the water thats a river beautiful area love it

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[@PhilFeedback]

Very nice 👍

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Great story!

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[@Lenamusic]

Wonderful filming ❤

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[@YvonneBrilhart]

She's a good story teller.....lots of giants...catfish, frog. hair snake...creepy