Cabazon, CA: Culture, Heritage and Tradition on display during Morongo Thunder & Lightning Pow Wow
In every dance step and every ceremonial drum beat, Native American culture, heritage and tradition were on full display during this weekend’s 32nd annual Morongo Thunder & Lightning Pow Wow. More than 900 tribal dancers and 20 drum groups from across the U.S. and Canada are were expected to attend as vendors outside selling Native […]
San Bernardino, CA: Celebration of Native Culture & Traditions
On Saturday afternoon I ventured out to CSU San Bernardino to see the annual San Manuel Pow Wow. Since 1996, the San Manuel Pow Wow has been a celebration of Indigenous cultures featuring Southern California performers, traditional North American and Canadian dancers and drum singing groups. Perfect conditions, the lingering marine layer made for some […]
Banning, CA: Everyone Loves A Parade
Banning celebrated Stagecoach Days this morning with a parade through the downtown area. Local businesses, education, municipal government, public service, service clubs and veterans were all enthusiastically represented. The annual event, celebrated since 1957, kicked off the night before at Dysert Equestrian Park with a PRCA rodeo and concert. A highlight of the parade was […]
