GATHERING OF NATIONS POW WOW 2022 – April 28-30 Tingley Arena – NM EXPO - Pow Wow Grand Entry Day 1

GATHERING OF NATIONS POW WOW 2022 – April 28-30 Tingley Arena – NM EXPO - Pow Wow Grand Entry Day 1

GATHERING OF NATIONS POW WOW 2022 – April 28 - 30 Grand Entry Day 1 Tingley Arena – NM EXPO

Billed as the world’s largest powwow was held in Albuquerque for the first time since the beginning of the corona virus pandemic.

The festivities included a grand entrance, with hundreds of dancers moving to the beat of traditional drums as participants filled an arena at the New Mexico state fairgrounds. Dancing, Drumming and Singing competitions.
The event wrapped up late Saturday with the crowning of Miss Indian World.
Hundreds of Native American artisans, craftsmen and traders also are displaying and selling their work during the event.

Like other powwows, the annual event is an opportunity for tribal members to gather and honor their cultures through dancing and singing competitions.