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In total, more than 3,500 dancers participate, representing over 500 U.S. The colorful traditional attire creates an overwhelming visual experience. The thunderous rhythm of the drums and singing fills the arena, the music augmented by the thousands of bells and rattles worn by the dancers, punctuating every movement, creating a cacophony of sound. As the drums beat, more dancers flow on to the floor of the stadium, joining a clockwise procession that builds with the tempo of the drums until there is barely room to move. At that time, dancers, representing indigenous tribes from throughout the United States and Canada, stream into the arena.

The PowWow officially begins with the initial Grand Entry on Friday at noon. This is a rain or shine event! The Grand Entry Furthermore, there is an Indian Traders Market featuring artists, crafters selling Native American and Indigenous arts and crafts. Also, they hold a pageant for Miss Indian World each year, choosing a winner based on personality, knowledge of tribal traditions, and dancing ability. Additionally, there are competitions for Northern Singers, Southern Singers, Women’s Back-up Singing, and a competition for Drum Groups and Drummers, as well as various special competitions. In fact, it is the “Super Bowl” of PowWows, with over $200,000 in cash and prizes awarded to singers and dancers competing. There are 36 dance categories, as well as different age group categories, including Elders (70+), Golden Age (55+), Adults (19+), Teens and Tiny Tots. Gathering of Nations (GON) is the largest PowWow in the world. The food vendors in the Native Food Court provide a large selection, ranging between southwestern-style cuisine to traditional Native American fare. Activities include a Miss Indian World cultural pageant (Thursday night at the Albuquerque Convention Center), Stage 49 (Contemporary Music/Performance stage), Indian Traders’ Market (over 400 Arts & Crafts vendors), Native Food Court and more. The 36th Annual Gathering of Nations PowWow will be held on April 23-25,2020 at the Powwow Grounds at Tingley Coliseum.