Took the family to the Pow Wow in Southampton again this year.

It was a bit less organized than last year, and they didn't have the announcer/MC that was there the past 2 years (funny and kept things interesting) but we all had a great time.

Got there about 11:00AM in time to get a good spot to park our chairs & blanket. We stayed until 9-ish in the evening when it got too chilly (we should've brought more blankets!).

Here's some of the pics that I took.Enjoy;

Getting set


shopping at the craft booths before the start of the festivities


the Aztec dancers started things off





an 87 year-old member (and former Chief for 30 years) of the Shinnecock Nation gave a speech on his life in the reservation


Flag of the Shinnecock Natin


the Noon procession begins


members of the Shinnecock Nation lead the way, followed by various members of Nations from across the continent who came to the Pow Wow













they all go on the stage/patform and circle around a fire



I'll post more later so that I don't crash the Org with my huge-ass photos-!
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those are some great pictures!! the outfits are amazing!

CHIC0 said:

If you'll notice, most have numbers on them. They compete in different dance categories where their movements AND outfits are judged.

PurpleJedi said:

oh ok. you've got to give it up to them; i bet those garments are heavy as fuck too. lol. and i bet there was some great food there as well.

More;






The dedication of the colors and prayers


dances begin







and here's Big Chief Wannagetsumcash and his crazy cubs

Beautiful regalia. Looks like everyone had a great day.

Beautiful thread

CHIC0 said:

They have numerous stands throughout with native foods.

I had "Indian Tacos" which are; chili (either meat or veggie), cheese, lettuce & tomato on a frybread. I also had some frybread with warm, sweetened blueberried & powdered sugar on top.


Next year I may gather the nerve to try venison or buffalo. I won't be trying the turtle soup though.

shellyevon said:

The kids love going! This is our 3rd time.

nurseV said:

Thanks! I took over 200 pictures, so I figured I'd share some of the spectacle!

(and in all those pics, there's only 2 of me and 2 or 3 of my wife! Go figure!!!)

Very beautiful. First Nations have beautiful cultures.

A few last pics;

Before the 7:00PM procession they had entertainemt which included a group of traditional Mexican dancers;





And then the evening procession begins, and the dances start over again

PurpleJedi said:

All the pics are cool.

Thank you for sharing these...

SlimHustle said:

great pics!

Here's some vids that I finally uploaded;

i love going to pow wow's! i used to go to them all of the time at DQ University in northern california. thanks for sharing your photos, they are really beautiful!

The pictures are fabulous. I usually go every year but I didn't have a car this time so I missed most of my powwows. There's one in Rancochas N. J. that I'm hoping to get to in October!

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I like these the best.

AnckSuNamun said:

The Aztec dancers are always a crowd favorite.

Check this out then;