Druming Up the Sun

DRUMMING UP THE SUN
Saturday, Dec. 22nd, 6:30am ~ 7:30am
Red Rocks Amphitheater, Denver, Colorado

Drumming Up The Sun has been a Front Range tradition for many years at the
Winter Solstice. Each year an hour or so before dawn, dedicated drummers
assemble at the top of the Red Rocks Amphitheater and drum until the sun
clears the horizon- moving the wheel of the year along.

Come drum, dance, and celebrate the return of the Sun at Red Rocks!
The park gates open at 6:00am and most people start to gather around 6:30am
as the sky begins to glow. If all goes as it should, sunrise will be at
7:18am.

Please note that this is a spiritual gathering for many, and we ask everyone
to act accordingly. Here are a few pointers to make the experience more
pleasant for everyone:
* The roads leading behind and to the top of the amphitheater are often
ice packed. Please allow sufficient time and prepare your vehicles to safely
join us, all TOGETHER, at the top. Carpooling helps a lot.
* Please behave in the same manner that you would when visiting a church.
Please don't talk loud or engage in other disruptive behavior.
* Please do not try to talk to the drummers, as many may be in trance or in
a private ritual space. There will be time after sunrise to speak to
someone if desired.
* There are also people dancing, chanting, or toning with the drumming. Many
of these people are also in trance or otherwise need their own space, so
please do not disturb them.
* If you are drumming and are not accustomed to drumming in a large group,
please take cues from the more experienced drummers.
* If you have a question, there may be volunteers wearing PURPLE RIBBONS.
Anyone is welcome to help in this way. Please seek them out.

We also have some additional guidelines for photographers, videographers,
and other media:
* Many of the participants are not willing to be part of a photograph or
report about this event. Please do not record images of the main drumming
group in which individuals may be recognized.
* If you would like to audio record the drumming, you may record and replay
a portion of the event.
* If you would like pictures, either still or video, of the drummers, we
will assemble drummers and dancers who are willing to be photographed or
videotaped shortly after sunrise. They will be happy to continue drumming
for a while.
* If you wish to interview someone here, please seek out those with PURPLE
RIBBONS. These volunteers will be happy to answer your questions.

We have enjoyed a good reputation with the City of Denver for many years.
Please continue this by adhering to all park rules and regulations.

Directions: http://www.redrocks... online.com/ pages/questions/ directions. html
Note: Access to the top is easiest from the Upper Lots.

Planning Group: http://groups.... yahoo.com/ group/DUTS