Drum, song and dance highlight Powwow

 

art frWith strong personal, familial and spiritual traditions and a healthy dose of competition, the 37th annual Cherokee Powwow will ignite a three-day festival of drum, song and dance to kick off the summer season in Cherokee.

Hundreds of powwow dancers, including several world champions, will compete at the Acquoni Expo Center June 29-July 1.

Stage presence: Cherokee student wins runner-up in state poetry competition

By Michael Beadle

Sara Tramper can take you to the powwow at end of the world.

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