Tucson's largest gathering of Native American food, crafts and dancing returns this Saturday and Sunday to the San Xavier Mission del Bac area, 1950 W. San Xavier Road.
Star reporter Kathleen Allen has the details:
Powwows are massive celebrations of the Indian culture.
There are dance competitions with performers decked out in gorgeous traditional costumes, with drum circles competing and providing the soundtrack for the dancers, inter-tribal dancing, hoop dancing, and even two-step dancing.
Powwows are rich, thrilling celebrations of the American Indian. When non-Indians are invited to watch, they gain a deeper understanding of the culture and are kind of awe struck.
Bring your camera — photos are allowed, unless the announcer says otherwise.
Grand entries — a procession of all the tribes involved — are at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and at noon on Sunday. Catch gourd dancing at 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday.
Entry is $7, with discounts. Parking is $3 a vehicle.
Check the Wa:k Pow Wow Facebook page for more information.
