“Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children”– Tribe Unknown
“Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children”– Tribe Unknown
Powwow brings the nation’s tribes together to celebrate generations of history, tradition, legacy and culture. In full regalia, the Children’s Powwow began with singing and the beat of the hand drum (the heart of the people), and the Gourd Dance. Children of all ages followed the sun as they danced around the sacred Circle, a place respected and honored, where the dancers welcome one another and rejoiced in the Creator.
This was a glimpse of this way of life as Native Americans from across the country united with the Barona Band of Mission Indians for its 45th Annual Powwow over the weekend. With more than 1,000 dancers in competition, Native American food and an impressive collection of crafts and jewelry, regalia and collectibles, the ensemble of culture was an event for the native as well as the guests.
Barona Tribal Councilwoman Beth Glasco said that this powwow is an opportunity for Native Americans to celebrate heritage and traditions, and has openly shared the culture with San Diego for the past 45 years.
