GATHERING OF NATIONS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS!
Albuquerque--
The Gathering of Nations is set to celebrate the
25th annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow. With more than
3000 Native American singers and dancers converging on the
University of New Mexico Arena (the PIT) in
Albuquerque New Mexico, April 24, 25 & 26, 2008, this event is going to be
huge. Attendance is expected to
break all past records.
This pow wow, in a festive atmosphere features both traditional and competition singing and dancing along with the crowning of
Miss Indian World.
In addition to the traditional song and dance the
Gathering of Nations features many other activities.
The Indian traders' Market in the big tent, along with the
Native American food court on Pow Wow Alley are main-stays of this great event. At the
South end of Pow Wow Alley is the
restructured (Meaning: No More Gary Davis Interference) contemporary performance stage,
"STAGE 49".
Stage 49 is intended to provide a musical alternative to the pow wow, where Native musicians, story tellers, and other performers will have the opportunity to showcase their talents before a major audience.
The 25th anniversary of the
Gathering of Nations Pow Wow will be highlighted on Friday April 25, 2008. That evening, along with the competition dancing, the pow wow will feature the
return of the Pueblo Tribes of New Mexico, coming together in the pit to sing and dance as one. At
Midnight the
Gathering of Nations presents the
"Midnight Special" Dance Competition, featuring the Men's Buckskin - Feathered War bonnets. Immediately following will be, on the arena floor, a late night concert by
Ky-Mani Marley/friends and family.
Ky-Mani Marley is one of the many sons of the legendary
Bob Marley.
On
Thursday evening, April 24th, at the
Albuquerque Convention Center will be the
Miss Indian world Pageant. This pageant is not a beauty contest, but rather a demonstration of talent and traditional knowledge by the contestants. The pageant will be Co-hosted by
Sonni Moreno, of the all Indian women singing group
Ulali, and
Ky-Mani Marley. A special musical performance will also be given by the very popular Native woman singer,
Arigon Starr originally from Oklahoma. The Crowning of
Miss Indian World will take place on
Saturday evening, April 26th at the
Gathering of Nations Pow Wow.
Advance tickets are now on sale at the official web site of the
Gathering of Nations. Vendor applications, Miss Indian World applications, along with complete pow wow and travel information are also available on the web site.
The
Gathering of Nations Limited is a
federally recognized non profit organization, established to promote the traditions and culture of Native American people.The
Gathering of Nations Pow Wow provides the City of Albuquerque annually with an economic impact of more than thirty-five million dollars, and more than twenty-million dollars to the rest of the State of New Mexico The Gathering of Nations is North America's Biggest Pow Wow! Everyone, both Native and non are encouraged to attend.
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