22nd ANNUAL SNOW MOUNTAIN POW-WOW ARTISTRY, CRAFTS, FOOD, DANCERS and SINGERS HOSTED BY THE LAS VEGAS PAIUTE TRIBE

<span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Las Vegas Paiute Tribe will celebrate American Indian culture with southern Nevadans at its 22nd Annual Snow Mountain Pow-Wow May 28 and May 29, 2009. <br /> <br /> Dancers in colorful traditional dress, artisans, and singers from across the United States and Canada gather at this one-day event. On Friday, May 28th, there will be one session with the grand entry beginning at 7:00 p.m. On Saturday, May 29th, there will be two sessions, the first grand entry will begin at 12:00 p.m. and the second will begin at 6:00 p.m. Listen to the soothing rhythms of the gourd from the Native American tribes that surround the flow of the Colorado River. Native American tribes from Southern California, featuring the Torres Martinez and Pala reservations and the Mojave tribe that borders both Nevada and Arizona will perform exhibition dances on Saturday, May 29th at 4:00 p.m. The headliner staff will consist of War Dance as the Host Northern Drum, Black Bear Creek as the Host Southern Drum, Bart Powaukee as the Master of Ceremonies, Emerson Nakai as the Head Judge, and Rick Yazzie as the Arena Director. This is sure to be an enjoyable event, as performers will demonstrate age long traditions that still are performed today. Pow Wow will conclude at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 29th.<br /> <br /> Coinciding with Memorial Day Weekend, the event also honors all Veterans who have served in the United States of America armed forces. The Southern Paiute Veteran Association will perform a Native American salute, including a unique version of the widely recognized, traditional military Taps song, in the 12:00 p.m. grand entry on May 29th. A Veterans Honor Dance Contest will also take place following the grand entry. <br /> <br /> The Pow-Wow offers a unique shopping experience since artisans and crafters will have booths with jewelry, pottery, flutes, traditional Indian music, and baskets available for purchase. Food items include fry bread, which is deep fried bread dough, served with honey or the traditional Indian Tacos, a real treat for even the most finicky eater. &ldquo;We welcome all dancers, singers, spectators, and Pow Wow fans of all ages. The Snow Mountain Pow-Wow will provide you with an opportunity to renew old acquaintances, make new friends, and most importantly, see some of the best dancers in Indian Country,&rdquo; states Las Vegas Paiute Tribal Chairperson Marcia Mahone.<br /> <br /> Directions--- just a short drive away, located 20 miles northwest of downtown Las Vegas on U.S. 95. Take the Snow Mountain exit 95 and cross the Tribe&rsquo;s petro-glyph covered overpass.<br /> <br /> Daily admission is $5.00 per person; a weekend pass is $7 per person; and children 12 years of age and under are free. Parking is also free. For additional information, call (702) 386-3926, email powwow@lvpaiute.com, or visit the website at www.lvpaiutetribe.com/powwow.<br /> <br /> </span>

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