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Donned in elaborate clothing, beads, plumed headdresses and
painted faces, the Tlacopan Aztec Dancers from
México always impress their
audiences with intense energy and thorough cultural
presentations.
Pow-Wows are the coming together of
Native American tribes
to honor their ancestors and renew their traditions and heritage
through dancing, singing, music, dress, and food.
The feature entertainment isn’t just fire dancing—world champion
hoop dancer
Daniel Tramper,
and flutist of the year
Douglas Blue Feather
will dazzle the public with their skillful precision at their
respective crafts.
In addition to custom dancing, the passing down of songs and
storytelling are critical for the survival of any culture. To
hear riveting and entertaining tales, be sure to listen to
Lance White Eagle
oratory.
Indian Music of the Andes
Mountains by
Malkuri
will also be in the air.
Another
spectacular vision quest
at an authentic Pow Wow is the palate of color woven throughout
the festivities. For that, one needs look no further than the
North American Iroquois Veterans Association Color Guard.
Dazzling color empowers the soul with energy and excitement. If
your heart is pounding, it just might stop when the tomahawk
throwing demonstrations hit the bull’s eye.
But the signature events at Pow-Wows are the
elaborate Native American cultural dancing competitions,
offering more than $9,000 in prize money.
According to its press release, the
Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow
has been named one of the top shows in North America. The 25th
edition of this remarkable annual celebration seeks to provide
the best talent and widest variety of festivities ever.
The Pow-Wow emphasizes lifestyles, fellowship, and competition
among tribes. In addition to the Native foods, stories, music,
dancing and drum competitions, there are original
Native American creations
by more than 40 traders, artisans and crafters. Wares on display
and for sales include pottery, bead working, knife making,
silversmithing, quill working, antler works, fur trading, wood
and bone carving, leather work, basket weaving, paintings and
jewelry.
The Pow-Wow
will be hosted by
Mohican Reservation
Campgrounds,
located at 23270 Wally Road South in
Loudonville, Ohio.
Show dates are July 10 – 12, 2009 and again
September 18
– 20, 2009. Admission is $8/adult, $14 for a 2-day
pass, $21 for a three day pass. Kids’ admission, ages 6-12, is
$$4/child, $6 for a 2-day pass, $9 for a three day pass. Special
discounts are available to colleges, groups, scouts, teachers,
seniors and veterans.
For complete information or directions, phone
1-800-766-CAMP (2267) or visit
www.mohicanpowwow.com. |
