Sunday afternoon was spent on the Pow Wow grounds. This festive occasion is somewhat like our fair. The vendors were lined up with food and jewelry, while the Indian dancers performed inside the arena.
The Indian dresses and outfits were awesome. Feathers and multicolored streamers adorned the dancers as they whirled and pounded the ground to the beat of huge drums played by four or five drummers at a single time in rhythm. The singing was the authentic Indian melodies I had heard only in movies.
Different tribes from other reservations nationwide attended the Pow Wow. Such a gathering of culture! Twice the promotional administration called for everyone to dance, Indian and non-Indian, in festive array or not. Happy children, youth, and even older Indians in their decorated finest paraded around the arena.
These are yearly events hosted by various reservations. It is worth the drive to see.
We are so excited for ya'll and ready to hear more of your adventures! We're keeping you in our prayers! God bless ya'll! We love you both!
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