Rainsticks are musical and ceremonial instruments used from ancient times to today. Their name describes the soothing, calming rain-like sound they produce. There are several theories on the origin of the rainstick. Chilean legend says that Diaguita Indians used rainsticks during their ceremonies to call on the spirits to bring rain.Rainsticks are made from a long, hollow tube—traditionally from a cactus that has been hollowed—and filled with beads or beans. Children can make their own rainsticks using paper as a fun craft project at the library for the rainy month of March.
The program is free and materials will be provided. Please call to register.
Wednesday, March 10th
La Farge Library:
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
955-4863
Wednesday, March 10th
Main Library:
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
955-6783
Thursday, March 11th
Southside Library:
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
955-2828
Sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.Rainstick graphic courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
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