Friday, August 10, 2012

Narragansett Pow-wow this weekend

Features Native American culture, arts and music
By Will Collette

Maintaining a centuries old tradition, the Narragansett Indian Tribe 337th annual gathering will take place on Saturday and Sunday on tribal lands off Route 2 in Charlestown.

Festivities will start at 1 PM on both days. If past procedures are followed, you can park at the tribal Health Center near Town Hall and get a shuttle ride to the powwow site on the Narragansett Indian Church grounds.



You’ll see traditional dancing with young and old dressed in traditional garb. There are usually lots of representatives from tribes all across the eastern US and sometimes farther.

Food vendors, many with traditional foods, will cover the area with appetizing aromas. You’ll also see lots of booths where vendors are selling goods ranging from tourist junk to some very fine, high-end Native American crafts.

The public is welcome. The admission charge is $6 for adults and $2 for children. You can bring a lawn chair (if you want to be able to sit down, you’d better bring a chair). The grounds are quite beautiful. For more information, call 364-1100 or 364-7750.