Spotlight 29 Casino Hosts Winter Gathering Pow Wow

Online, November 7, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Native American culture will come alive with Native American song and dance at the festive Winter Gathering POW WOW presented by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians from Friday through Sunday, December 6-8, 2013, at the Spotlight 29 Casino Spotlight Showroom. Admission is free.

Native Americans from across the United States and Canada attend the gathering for a breathtaking display of traditional handmade dresses, dancing, songs, arts, crafts and food. For those who haven't attended a POW WOW, this is an opportunity for people young and old to participate in a memorable cultural event steeped in Native American tradition and heritage.

The Winter Gathering POW WOW brings tribes together to compete in various dances and drum contests. In previous years, more than 300 people of all ages competed. Guests will see dancers in the "tiny tots" group (6 years and under), up to the "golden age" group, which will feature both men and women age 65 and older. Prizes are awarded for the top performers in every category. Be sure to join the fun on Saturday for the Spectacular Iron Man Fancy Special and on Sunday for our Men and Women's Team Dance Special.

A highlight of the Winter Gathering POW WOW is the Grand Entry, where all of the tribal dancers enter the Showroom in a procession. Grand Entry times are Friday at 7:00 p.m., Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy food, including authentic recipes like Native American Fry Bread and Indian Tacos. A variety of vendors will be on hand selling items such as Native American jewelry including, bracelets, earrings, turquoise jewelry, silver jewelry and beaded jewelry. There will also be Kachina Dolls, Native American Art Work as well as clothing and apparel, Navajo Pottery and traditional Dream Catchers.

Winter Gathering POW WOW hours:
Friday, December 6 from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. estimated
Saturday, December 7 from 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. estimated
Sunday, December 8 from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. estimated

(Winter Gathering POW WOW will close from approximately 5-7pm Saturday December 7th for a dinner break). For more information, call 866-377-6829 or visit www.Spotlight29.com.

About the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians:
The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians trace their origins back to the Chemeheuvi, a peaceful and nomadic tribe whose territory once covered Utah, Arizona, and Southern Nevada. In 1867, a group of Chemeheuvi settled at the Oasis of Twenty-Nine Palms. The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians are their descendants. Today the Band's reservation lands are located near the town of Twenty-Nine Palms and in the City of Coachella, where the tribe's Spotlight 29 Casino is located. The Casino is at Interstate 10 and Highway 86, and its proceeds help provide housing, education and financial security for future generations of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians.

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