Little Truths About Pow Wows 2019

By Jerry Rogers


When we met new friends or those whom we did not see for a long time, we celebrate their presence by hanging out in bars, backyards, inside our homes or theirs. In every place of the world, there are many ways in which we expressed our happiness for the friendship among ourselves and for other people. This is the main reason why this pow wows 2019 festivity is the culmination of a week long remembering and cherishing the presence and moments with each other.

What was once a local event confined to the tribal members, it has become a popularly anticipated event that many people are eagerly awaiting. Unknowingly, such practice can keep a rich tradition alive and remembered always because of its colorful booths and decorations. Because of the steady stream of people, such festivity could last for one week to accommodate the growing number of guests.

Before it happens sometimes on a yearly basis, it is thoroughly prepared even lasting almost a year by members of a committee. Often times, a group may act as the sponsor on the gathering which is also part of the planning. This will be responsible in the advertisement, setting a venue and recruitment of sellers who will be around during the festivities.

One major characteristicis the loud drumming sounds that could be heard for many miles. It is a crucial and integral part for the celebration, since it accentuates the mood the people had for the festivity. Accompanying these beats are songs which are sung repeatedly, be it coming from the Northern high pitched style or the Southern low pitched one.

Their traditional dances are rich in movement and has depth in meaning. An emcee would see to it that everybody understands the flow of the activity from the start to the finish. This means that you have to keep the audience engaged by explaining to them the meaning of each movement to the spectators.

At the beginning, dancers in processional alignment would come together and did their thing as if inviting the folks to be one with them in their celebration. It is also expected that they will participate their bidding, as the dances is described to be very dynamic and rhythmically fast. Spectators would get a load of sight seeing pleasures as they see adults as well as young children dressed up in their full regalia.

When we say seeing their culture, we mean that we could observe every part of their exhibits, dances and songs as a reflection of what their society truly is. You got to taste the food that is prepared in a unique way from the conventional ones that you have tried. You will get to see arts and crafts displayed for all eyes to see which you might take fancy in buying them.

The festivity is a way of transmitting their tradition and culture to their children and consequently the later generation. The songs they usually sung are on their native tongues. When they do that, it is the signal that other groups will also start to dance in unison.

We need to stop judging people based on our own standards and look at them in their own unique way. Being one with them can help you understand how they managed to survive over the years in an ever changing environment. We can learn in as much that they do the same on us.




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