San Manuel Pow Wow showcases Native American culture and tradition
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From bird singers, dancers, and drum singing groups to traditional Indian fry bread tacos and desserts, the San Manuel Pow Wow is a three-day celebration that features Native American culture and traditions.
The grand entry opens the three-day San Manuel Pow Wow, which kicked off Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Cal State San Bernardino. (Photo by Brian Spears, Contributing photographer)
Jeremy Begay dances on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, during the first night of the San Manuel Pow Wow at Cal State San Bernardino. (Photo by Brian Spears, Contributing photographer)
Miriam Kirolos, lalia Kirolos, and Justine Kirolos stand in front of the Pow Wow sign on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at the San Manuel Pow Wow at Cal State San Bernardino. (Photo by Brian Spears, Contributing photographer)
A dancer participates in the grand entry on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, during the San Manuel Pow Wow held at Cal State San Bernardino. (Photo by Brian Spears, Contributing photographer)
J.J. Meninick Jr. practices his dance skills on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, before competing during the San Manuel Pow Wow at Cal State San Bernardino. (Photo by Brian Spears, Contributing photographer)
A dancer carries his child during the grand entry on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, during the San Manuel Pow Wow at Cal State San Bernardino. (Photo by Brian Spears, Contributing photographer)
Jason Orozco gets his hair cut into a sun symbol at one of the vendors during the first day of the three-day San Manuel Pow Wow on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. The event is held at Cal State San Bernardino. (Photo by Brian Spears, Contributing photographer)
Men dance during the grand entry on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at the San Manuel Pow Wow at Cal State San Bernardino. (Photo by Brian Spears, Contributing photographer)
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The grand entry opens the three-day San Manuel Pow Wow, which kicked off Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Cal State San Bernardino. (Photo by Brian Spears, Contributing photographer)
The event held at Cal State San Bernardino on Friday, Saturday and Sunday showcases the best pow wow dancers, drummers and artisans gathering again in the Inland Empire as they have done since 1996 to celebrate and share their culture and spiritual roots at the annual San Manuel Pow Wow.
The celebration includes more than 100 Native American artisans making their arts and craft creations available for purchase.
For more information about the San Manuel Pow Wow or other pow wows in Southern California, see SoCalPowWow.com.
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