Denver March Powwow

I wish "adventure" was my middle name,

 because I seem to have many adventures these days.

Most involving Audrey & Jonny! Yeay!!!

 

Where are we off to Miss Maydan?

Denver March Powwow!

Woohoo!

 

After paying our admission and getting stamped in weird places, we were in!

 

I don't think Jonny knew what to expect, he's never even heard the 

term "powwow" before, but he sure sounds cute saying it.

"Lets go to powwow now Mom"

 

We grabbed some seats and watched a horse down on the show floor.

 

Jonny sat with his legs crossed.

 

Since nothing was really happening yet, 

we decided to walk the hallways and look at the merch.

I ended up purchasing some mighty fine greeting cards from Waawaaskonenhens. 

Say that twice!

 

This is what sold me!

 

We made our way back into the arena as the powwow royalty was introduced.

All of the girls greeted and congratulated each other all the way down the line!

 

Look at all those princesses!

 

Before we knew it, it was time for the "Grand Entry". This is where they raise the flags, like color guard, and all of the dancers, drummers and singers that are representing their tribes take the floor.

Here is the beginning with no one on the floor. 

  

The drums lead the way...

 

 

Here are some of the girl dancers.

 

 

Grand entry feels so magical. Maybe its because men, woman, elders and children are all together dancing, and no one seems to outshine each other. 

Its a perfect and complicated sight all at once!

 

 

Everyone dances in a spiral circle, moving towards the center...

 

...until there is a sea of people on the arena floor.

 

Jonny was completely captivated by the entire display!

 

Isn't the amount of people amazing?

 

If you never have been to powwow, I highly recommend it.

What an experience!

 

See you next March!