what is potlatch and why did the West Coast people practise it? What was the reaction of European newcomers to it? Why did they react this way? Many people feel that elements of the potlatch philosophy are in our current society. What is your opinion about this?
Potlatch is a feast or party held by the Natives of the North West coast to impress others and show their importance. The reaction of the European newcomers, they did not like the potlatch because it was much different from their society and they believed it wasn't civilized. I believe they are because we have lots of celebrations for what we believe is important. We have celebrate birthdays, weddings, baptisms (in the L.D.S. church), Christmas, Easter, Anniversarys, and so on.
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