People from around the country flocked to Pechanga this weekend to help celebrate and embrace Native American Culture at Pechanga’s 18th annual Pow Wow.
Pechanga Pow Wow Director Randy Pico said that around 1,000 dancers preformed and over 60,000 people attended the event over the weekend.
“The Pechanga Pow Wow just represents the spirit of the Pechanga people, very generous, reaching out, sharing with the community,” Pico said.
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Ciara Green Pechanga’s Public Relations Manager noted that only New Years Eve draws more people to the resort and casino.
Japanese exchange students Hide Kato and Ayano Shimizu were both amazed by the dances and authentic Native American dress. “I am so fortunate to experience this event” said Kato “The pageantry and splendor of the dancing is very amazing” .
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Various vendors from around the southwestern United States were selling art, crafts and food that represent Native American culture. For those who wanted to beat the heat, there was always the Casino.
One of the highlights of the weekend was the spectacular fireworks show on Saturday night. The awards ceremony concluded this years Pow Wow 5pm on Sunday.
If you missed this years Pow Wow due to the heat or any other reason, be sure to mark it on your calendar as a “must see” for next year.
