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Indian pow wow comes to CSUDH

CARSON - American Indians from across Southern California will come together in celebration at the second annual Pow Wow at Cal State Dominguez Hills next weekend, May 12-13.A social and sacred gathering, pow wows bring together tribes from all over the country. Traditional songs and dances are performed by men and women in colorful and elaborate tribal regalia. The pow wow at Cal State Dominguez Hills will feature social dancing, singing and drumming. Vendors will be in attendance selling goods such as Indian jewelry, clothes, music, books and food, including Indian tacos and frybread. The pow wow is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 12 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 13. Admission is free but daily parking is $4. Visitors should bring their own chairs.

********** Published: May 03, 2012 - Volume 11 - Issue 03