BARONA POW-WOW SEPT. 2-4 TO OFFER $60,000 IN PRIZES FOR TRIBAL DANCERS

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September 2, 2011 (Lakeside)--Tribal dancers from across the United States will compete for $60,000 in prize money at the Barona Poway. The pow-wow will be held Friday, September 2 through Sunday, September 4 at the Barona Baseball Field on the Barona Indian Reservation in Lakeside. 

 

This event, which also features Native American crafts, jewelry and food vendors, is free and open to the public.

 

 

Each dance carries special significance. For instance, grass dancers traditionally stomped the earth to flatten grasses and prepare a powwow site. Tribal members participate in different dances at different stages of life. The most energetic and intricate steps are performed by male “fancy dancers” in elaborate costumes. As the men grow older, they may participate in gourd dances, a less rigorous activity using gourd rattles.

 

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY September 2

•Gourd Dancing - 6pm
•Grand Entry - 7pm

SATURDAY & SUNDAY September 3 &4

•Gourd Dancing - 1pm & 6 pm
•Grand Entry - 7pm
•Supper Break - 5pm - 6pm
•49 Contest after Saturday evening session

Head Staff

•Arena Director - Pete Buffalo Head
•Head Man Dancer - Frank Adson
•Head Woman Dancer - Verna Street
•Head Gourd Dancer - Larry Brown
•Head Young Woman Dancer - Tristin Cruz
•Head Young Man Dancer - Harrison Whitecloud
•Host Southern Drum - Omaha Whitetail
•Host Northern Drum - Poundmaker
•Emcee - Tom Phillips

Special Contests - Saturday Night

•Men's Fancy Dance
•Sponsored by the Powwow Committee

Hand Drum Contest

•Sunday afternoon
•Prizes to be announced
•Sponsored by Powwow Committee

2011-2012 Powwow Princess

Autumn Banegas

For more information see:

 

 

More Info: http://www.barona-nsn.gov/forms/BaronaPowwowPoster2011.pdf
 


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