The Pequot Museum's Educational Powwow, held each year in July, offered visitors the opportunity to learn and identify different songs, while watching dancers in their colorful regalia. Master of Ceremonies Wayne Reels (Mashantucket Pequot) kept things moving by presenting each dancer and provided meaningful details to the powwow audience. Native artists demonstrated and sold their works including wampum and beaded jewelry, sweet grass baskets and pottery. Visitors also sampled delicious Native food while taking in the views surrounding the outdoor terrace, with its graduated gardens and umbrellaed cafe tables.
Our MC Wayne Reels reviewed the policy on photography as part of his introduction to Pow Wow Etiquette. As an Educational Pow Wow we do have some differences. We received special permission from our dancers to film and photograph this year. Your inquirer should also check current policy with regard to Pow Wows.
mpmrc 5 months ago