Kachinas appear in the villages carrying the bean sprouts and bringing gifts for the children. Young children are initiated at this time into their societies. Historical and mythological events are given as dramatic presentations. The ogres, guards, whippers appear as disciplinarians, reminders to follow the Hopi way of life. The Racer Kachinas appear to bless the people and encourage fitness for short and long distance running.
Fields are prepared and the first crop of corn is planted.
May Planting time. They may be Mixed Kachina Dances with many different yp s of kachins or they may be a dance where all are the same. Feasts are held and neighbors visit one another. There are often clowns to entertain the audience between dances. They bring howls of laughter as they misbehave and show all how not to act.