TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA TO HOST EDUCATION DAY AHEAD OF ANNUAL POW WOW
Tribe Encourages Local Schools To Participate In Native American Arts, Storytelling, Music and Dance
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana invites area children, students and families to come out and discover the diverse and vibrant traditions of Native Americans from across the U.S. at the Education Day ahead of their annual Pow Wow. The event will take place Friday, May 19, 2017 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Mari Showroom in the Paragon Casino in Marksville, LA. Admission is free.
The event will include Pow Wow dance demonstrations where dancers will perform and explain various dance styles and adornments from numerous Native American tribes. Attendees are invited to participate in the dance demonstrations. Additionally, the Tribe invites children to try their hand at using traditional tools and toys as well as learn about basketry, clothing and jewelry of tribes from various regions. The Tunica- Biloxi Singers & Legend Keepers will also share tribal folklore, language and songs with participants.
For reservations please contact Elisabeth Mora at emora@tunica.org or call (318) 240-6432.
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