Over the weekend, the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians held their annual pow wow at California State University San Bernardino. This free event is an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the finest Native American singers, dancers, and drummers in North America and Canada.
As a special treat this year, Pow Wow Organizer Tommy Ramos arranged a performance of bird singing to lead in the eagle staff for the grand entry. In this video, by Albert Chacon with NativeImages Production, you can also hear Ramos give a speech about the existence of the Bird Culture in the local area.
Below is another video that Albert Chacon graciously shared with us:
In this video are the Elders I have worked & Sung with at this pow wow. Walter Holmes Jr. shares the Bird Dance history with us. Wally Antone arranged and Co produced this video through his leadership and Tribal coordination of the Bird Dance at San Manuel. Lala Andreas talks about her wishes for the Future of the Bird Singing and Bird Dance traditions.
And here's more raw footage from the San Manuel Pow Wow. Hope you guys enjoy!
Raw Footage of Guy Trujillo, Pala Band of Mission IndiansSan Manuel Powwow Birds / Guy Trujillo (Uncut Footage)
Posted by Albert Chacon on Sunday, October 11, 2015
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