Saturday, September 28th (evening) 5:00 pm Bird Singing and Dancing Contest 6:45 pm Drum Call 7:00 pm Color Guard Grand Entry Saturday, September 28th (day) 10:00 am Morongo Indian Market Opens 11:00 am Gourd Dancing 12:45 pm Drum Call 1:00 pm Color Guard Grand Entry Flag Ceremony Invocation Introduction of Dignitaries & Guests Recognition of Visiting Indian Royalty Inter-Tribal Dance Drum Contest

Bird Singers and Dancers 5:30 pm Gourd Dancing 7:45 pm Drum Call 8:00 pm Color Guard Grand Entry Flag Ceremony Invocation Dance and Drum Contests.

SCHEDULE Friday, September 27th 4:00 pm Morongo Indian Market Opens Songs were sung in a precise order that accurately accounted for the chronology of the migration. The original Cahuilla Bird Songs were composed of more than 300 pieces that formed a cycle of stories. Through bird metaphor and allegory, the songs also act as lessons that instruct tribal members about stages in their lives. What is bird singing? The bird songs and dances of the Cahuilla Indians chronicle the experiences and responses of the Cahuilla people as they migrated south. The event begins with the presentation of colors, starting with an Eagle Staff, followed by the American flag, California state flag and the Morongo tribal flag. During the Grand Entry, competitive dance troupes and drummers can score points for competition based on regalia, performance and other categories. The Grand Entry is a Native American tradition that signifies the opening of each Powwow session.

WHERE: Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, CA‎ 92230ĪDDITIONAL INFORMATION: Powwows are social gatherings of hundreds of Native Americans who follow traditional dances started centuries ago by their ancestors, which continually evolve to include contemporary aspects.

29: 10 am – 6 pm Color Guard and Grand Entry Friday Sept. WHEN: Powwow & Indian Market Friday Sept. There will be approximately 900 performers, with dancers coming from across the northern U.S.

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