Sep 4, 2009
Coushatta Tribe to Host 15th Annual Coushatta Powwow Celebration October 2-4, 2009
Kinder, LA—Hundreds of Native American dancers and singers are expected to gather at the 15th Annual Coushatta Powwow Celebration on October 2-4, 2009 in Kinder, Louisiana. One of the largest gatherings in the South, the powwow will feature competition dancing and Native American arts & crafts exhibits in the spectacular three-day festivities. Traditionally, the term “powwow” is defined as “a gathering of nations.” Coushatta’s powwow brings together representatives of tribes across the US and Canada, converging in a pageant of majesty and splendor.
The powwow will begin with Gourd Dancing on Friday, October 2nd at 5:00 pm followed by the Grand Entry at 7:00 pm. During the grand entry, Native American dancers dressed in full traditional regalia will parade around the dance arena in a brilliant spectacle of color and sound. Competitions and specialty dances will be seen throughout the three-day event.
Schedule Of Events
Gourd Dancing Grand Entry
Friday October 2 at 5:00pm Friday October 2 at 7:00pm
Saturday October 3 at 10:30am Saturday October 3 at
12:00 noon & 7:00pm
Sunday October 4 at 11:00am Sunday October 4 at 1:000pm
The powwow also includes exhibitions of the many talents of Native American tribes. The famous “Indian frybread” and “Indian tacos” as well as other foods will be sold. Talented Native American artists and craftsmen will showcase their wares in the Powwow Market: turquoise and silver jewelry, hand-made beaded items, hand-woven long leaf pine needle baskets, and more. The public is invited to attend this family-friendly alcohol-and-drug-free event. For more information about the 15th Annual Coushatta Powwow Celebration, visit the website: www.coushattapowwow.com
Coushatta Casino Resort is located in Kinder, Louisiana on Highway 165 (I-10 exit 44), featuring over 2800 slots and more than 70 table games. Phone 800-584-7263 for more information or visit the website at coushattacasinoresort.com
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Coushatta Casino Resort is located in Kinder, Louisiana on US Highway 165 (I-10 exit 44) and features over 2800 slots and more than 70 table games, including live poker. Phone 1-800-584-7263 for more information, or visit the website at www.coushattacasinoresort.com.
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