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Video: Taos Powwow Grand Entry

Contributed by Rick & Melody Romancito

Grande Entry

This video (2min 16sec) shows the Grand Entry at the 22nd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow which took place at the powwow grounds in July 2007. This superb Native American event features dancers from all over North America, a large arts and crafts market with plenty of food vendors. Taos Pueblo Powwow is a gathering of 'Tribal Nations" in a common circle of friendship. Pow Wow time is the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships and make new ones. This is a time to renew thought of the old ways and to preserve a rich heritage.

The Pow Wow begins by the Grand Entry. This is the entry of all the people entering the arena. This originally was a parade through the town the Pow Wow was in. Even today in some Pow Wows, these parades are still held. During the Grand Entry, everyone is asked to stand as the flags are brought into the arena. The flags carried generally include the US flag, tribal flags, POW flag, and eagle staffs of various tribes present.

Video by Rick Romancito, Editing: Melody Romancito

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