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In time of drought, turning to Native traditions to plead for rain

Participants dance in a circle during a rain dance in San Juan Bautista on a recent Sunday. The group meets every Sunday until the worst of the California drought ends.

Participants dance in a circle during a rain dance in San Juan Bautista on a recent Sunday. The group meets every Sunday until the worst of the California drought ends.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

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In a weekly rain dance at Mission San Juan Bautista, Native Americans encourage everyone to join in a ceremony to break open the heavens and bring forth water.

Drought rain dance

Participants dance in a circle during a rain dance in San Juan Bautista on a recent Sunday. In an attempt to end the drought, Buddhists hosted a dance in the Angeles National Forest.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Drought rain dance

A participant prays in a circle during a rain dance in San Juan Bautista on a recent Sunday. One recent dance drew about 75 people.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Drought rain dance

Laynee Reyna spits water during a rain dance in San Juan Bautista on a recent Sunday. ¿Water attracts water,¿ she said.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

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