Stanford POWWOW Indigenous Culture Festival
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We just find out that there is a Stanford Powwow indigenous cultural Festival going on this Mother's day weekend. May 8 - 10th, and today is the last day.
https://www.stanfordpowwow.com/
It is a 3 days festival, with 30k attendees, roughly 10k per day. This is the 55th year of it. It has ceremonies, dance, songs, performances, vendor booths etc.. The schedule is here:
https://www.stanfordpowwow.com/schedule-1
Because of time limitation, this is more an info post. Welcome any volunteers stepping up to be host(s).
In event WhatsApp channel:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj8WDrCfwsQ9ULBRoRPzmQ
Sunday's program starts at 11am
###### 11:00am Open Gourd Dancing (11:00 am - 12:30 pm)
1:00pm ~ GRAND ENTRY ~
Invocation and Introduction of Head Staff, Flag Staff, Eagle Staff, Visiting Royalty
2:00pm Intertribals - Social Dances
Honor Song - 2026 Native Stanford Graduates
Honor Song - Mother’s Day
Mother & Daughter Special - Hosted by Stanford Powwow Committee
Special Performances - Stanford Student Groups
Taiko
Ballet Folklorico
Pink Jingle Dress Special - Sponsored by American Indian Cultural Center SF
Men's Chicken - Sponsored by Stanford Powwow Committee
Women's Fancy Special - Sponsored by Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley
Tie Breakers
Hand Drum Special - Sponsored by Stanford Powwow Committee
Intertribals - Social Dances
Tiebreakers
6:00pm
Closing Songs
Contest Winners Announced
Location: Eucalyptus Grove, Stanford, CA
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