Two-Day Event draws thousands to Celebrate American Indian Heritage in San Diego
The San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC) will host the 34th annual Balboa Park Pow Wow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15 at the corner of Park Boulevard and President’s Way at Balbo Park.
The Pow Wow is a celebration and showcase of Native American culture and traditions. Native singers, drummers, and dancers in their beautiful regalia from throughout the Southwest will gather in Balboa Park to practice their traditions and you’re invited to come and celebrate with us. Pow Wow’s are a spiritual experience for American Indians and an opportunity to preserve and pass on the customs and traditions which keep our Native heritage alive.
Randy Edmonds will serve as the event emcee, and each day, the Pow Wow will showcase traditional activities such as Kumeyaay Bird Singing, Gourd Dancing, Inter-Tribal Dancing, and Honoring of community leaders.
At the event this year we will be honoring Paul Cuero, Jr, former Chairman of the Campo Kumeyaay Nation, on Saturday at 3 p.m., for his service to the Kumeyaay Nation, the Native community on a state and national levels and his commitment to youth and preserving Kumeyaay traditions.
Randy Edmonds, a member of the Kiowa/Caddo Tribes of Oklahoma will be honored on Sunday at 3 p.m. for his lifelong service to the Native community. Mr. Edmonds has been a leader and instrumental in bringing much needed services in both Los Angeles and San Diego areas. He is a spiritual leader and advisor and is always “there” for those who need him. He is also the winner of an Emmy for voicing John Legend’s animated feature “Crow: The Legend”!
This event is made possible with the help of the Pow Wow Committee: Ana Jacome, Abel Jacome, Tina Morales, Shurene Premo, Larry Edmonds, Laura Viramontes, Mariah Lewis, and Paula Brim.
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