Maasai Chief Salaton Visits Santa Fe

Event Description

Chief Salaton became a skilled warrior who survived among wild animals in the harsh and challenging African Savanna. He spent seven years in the African bush, from the age of 14, surviving with little more than a blanket and a spear. He is now a leader on social and economic issues for his tribe. During his visit, Salaton will engage groups and individuals in presentations and conversations about his traditional Maasai life from childhood, through warriorship, into his present role as a visionary leader bridging world cultures.

Over the years, Dr. Andrew Lustig, his host for these events, has worked with this tribal community to provide volunteer healthcare and is inspired by their culture, traditions and generous spirit. He joins efforts with Salaton to preserve a balance between the traditional ways of life and the encroaching modern world through education and quality healthcare.

The list of events is as follows:

• Wednesday 20th: Santa Fe Prep Auditorium @ 10:30AM, Maasai marketplace: Jewelry, Spears, Masks, Photographs for sale. Parents invited! Free admission.
• Thursday 21st: Monte Sereno private home @ 6PM, sit down three course dinner/speaking engagement by chief Salaton. Catered by Jambo African restaurant. Maasai marketplace: Jewelry, Spears, Masks, Photographs for sale. Tickets $85/per person
• Friday 22nd: Railyard Farmer's Market Pavillion @ 6PM, live/silent auction, sit down three course dinner, speaking engagement by chief Salaton. Maasai marketplace: Jewelry, Spears, Masks, Photographs for sale. Great silent/live auction items: Bali vacation, Black diamond earrings, Toyota Grand Prix tix, couples massage/rose petal bath spa, restaurant gift certificates. Tickets $100/per person
• Saturday 23rd: BODY cafe @ 9:00AM - 11:30AM, Maasai marketplace: Jewelry, Spears, Masks, Photographs for sale. Free admission.
• Saturday 23rd: BODY cafe @ 5:30PM - 8:30PM, sit down dinner/speaking engagement by chief Salaton. Peter Swing Marimba concert to follow. Maasai marketplace: Jewelry, Spears, Masks, Photographs for sale. Tickets $75/per person
• Sunday 24th: Santa Fe Prep @ 7PM, Film Screening and intro by chief Salaton of Cyril Christo's "Lysander's Song." Maasai marketplace: Jewelry, Spears, Masks, Photographs for sale. Tickets $20/per person
• Monday 25th: Santa Fe Waldorf High School 10am-11:15am, Presentation and Marketplace held in the High School
  Seating is limited, reservations are required at info@santafewaldorf.org or 467-6421 Donation request is $20 at the door