This past Saturday dawned with gray skies and drizzling rain. However, mid morning, the rain stopped and the skies gave way to sunshine. Although the temperature was a chilly 62 degrees, it was a beautiful day for a PowWow.
The 2nd Annual Honoring Our Armed Forces PowWow was just getting underway when we arrived. There were tents set up with various merchandise. One of my favorites was Two Doves Tribal Artists & Winterhawk Pottery. The artwork on this pottery was outstanding.
Burning of sage....
Handmade weapons to be had...
We enjoyed beautiful flute music....
We felt the power of the throbbing drum course through our veins...
We saw beautiful people of all ages and energetic dancing....
Piece from PowWows.com:
The Pow Wow begins by the Grand Entry. This is the entry of all the people entering the arena. This originally was a parade through the town the Pow Wow was in. Even today in some Pow Wows, these parades are still held. During the Grand Entry, everyone is asked to stand as the flags are brought into the arena. The flags carried generally include the US flag, tribal flags, POW flag, and eagle staffs of various tribes present. These are usually carried by veterans. Native Americans hold the United States flag in an honored position despite the horrible treatment received from this country. The flag has a dual meaning. First it is a way to remember all of the ancestors that fought against this country. It is also the symbol of the United States which Native Americans are now a part. The flag here also reminds people of those people who have fought for this country.
Following the veterans are other important guests of the Pow Wow including tribal chiefs, Princesses, elders, and Pow Wow organizers. Next in line are the men dancers. The men are followed by the women dancers. Once everyone is in the arena, the song ends and a song is sung to honor the flag and the veterans. After a prayer, the dancing resumes, usually with a few Round Dances. After the Round Dances, intertribal dancing songs are sung and everyone dances to the beat of the drum.
5 year-old Jackson had never been to a PowWow and he really began to get into the spirit of things and ask a lot of questions. This provided him with a fun, educational experience and memories.
It has been a long time since I have attended a Pow Wow. Since this was only the second year for this Pow Wow, it was small. However I have corresponded with Richard Red Hawk and he foresees great things and growth in the years to come. Next year, if you have a chance to attend, I highly recommend it. I do not think you will be disappointed.
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Comments: 47
I love Powwow's and it has been YEARS since I went to one...We will have to find another one to go to soon....Do they still have them in Whigham?????
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Love you, Kay
Love you too.
Seems that the 'Armed Forces' had given these folks a bit of trouble not to many years back.
That is true, however the Native Americans defended this soil for years and years and they continue to do so. There are Native Americans serving in the Armed Forces as we speak. Yes, they did get a "raw" deal (a severe understatement)...however their descendants continue to defend this country. Hence the dual meaning of the US Flag for them (reread the excerpt in the article if you continue to be confused). Thanks for the page view.
Kay, I enjoy them too and I think it is important for people to be able to really experience things such as this. It is an interesting culture and Native Americans are beautiful people.
Marie, thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words. Hope your day is going well.
Ruth, you're welcome and thank you for stopping by to see this. Hope your day is going well.
This is a wonderful addition to our group The Best Original Photos, Art and Writing for 2008 click here
Thank you very much.
Cassandra,
It had been a long time since I had been to one too. This one reminded me of how much I have been missing going to them. I like the pottery too :)
Marilyn,
Thank you for the kind compliment and coming by.
Lloyd,
"We"? I see you've been tracking my other use on the internet. If you'd like a listing of all the sites I'm on, just let me know.
Katherine,
Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
Shaunee, I will do a search for your group and post it there too. Thanks!
Terry, you're welcome. Thank you for coming by.
Your work is creative as well as exceptional. The way you presented is well appreciated.
I personally love the Red Indian dance and I know how to... But, when I dance I feel so content because somehow this dance enhance mental concentration.
I will sure come back and see each photo again... remind me please...
Just commenting you back, thanking you for a comment you made on one of my articles or pics! I always pay back the comments (even if it's a bit late!)
Just dropping by to return your comment and leave you a ten. Hope this helps with your Holidays. Merry Christmas.
I hear you are sick. I hope you start feeling better.
The pictures are beautiful. I know we have tribes here in Kansas. I never thought about being able to go to any of their celebrations. I'll have to check into it.
Thanks for all this info.
~Thanks for sharing.
Have a fantastic day~ =)
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