The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians holds 37th annual Powwow
The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians held its 37th annual Powwow in Indio Sunday.
“We’re so excited that we can openly celebrate our culture and our songs and our dances and when people come to our powwows they really enjoy themselves. They see it’s just a social event to promote our culture in a good way,” said Whitney Rencounter, the emcee of the event.
Hundreds gathered at Fantasy Springs’ Special Events Center, participating in several traditional dances, competitions, and games. Many tribe vendors sold their handmade jewelry and goods.
“What we have here is the style of jewelry that I grew up seeing my grandparents wear. Because nowadays you don’t see this quality and the value of the style,” said Kristal Ayala, a vendor from Arizona.
Powwow is held annually to honor the history of native tribes nationwide. Families traveled from all over the country and even Canada to take part. They say it’s a great opportunity to exchange culture, stay connected, and pass traditions on to the next generation.
“It’s always important to have our youth and children at these events so we can pass down our culture and preserve it. It’s a big part of who we are as native people,” said Rencounter.
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