American Indian Festivals
A fascinating gathering of American Indians which may last from
days to a week is called a Pow wow. It is the celebration of
their cultural heritage.
This occasion is filled with colorful regalia of the
participating dancers from the different American Indian tribes.
Each dancer performs to the Indian beat of the drums and the
Indian chants by fellow tribal folks. Often times, dance
competitions are being held.
As the dancers parade around the arena, different kinds and
types of regalia can be seen. Almost every American Indian wears
feathers and beads, not just on their headdresses but also on
their body apparel. Some of them display different kinds of
jewelry and even bells dangling on their attire.
The dances are participated by people of different ages - by
children, young adults and the elderly; and it is also
participated by both men and women. It is nice to note that
people attending these festivities have the discipline of not
allowing alcoholic beverages, nor can a drunken person be found.
The celebration is filled with peace and respect.
Around the venue, one can learn of the many traditions of the
different American Indian tribes. Booths are present where
different specialty products are displayed. These include
fetishes, artifacts, jewelries, dream
catchers, kachinas, native indian flutes, drums, pottery,
native american music, herbal medicines, food, clothing, and a
lot more displays.
Where ever there are American Indian reservations, these events
may be held almost throughout the year in the different states
of the US. It is also important to note that Native American
tribes are not just present in the United States of America, but
other Indian tribes are also present in Canada, and in South
America.
If you are interested to witness one of these events,
announcements may be advertised in the newspapers, or schedules
may also be found through the internet. And in most cases, these
gatherings are open to the public and admissions may be free.