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🌅 Join Us for the Rising Sun Pow Wow!Celebrate the Nansemond Tribe and Native American culture through music, intertribal drumming, dancing, and storytelling. Experience the rich traditions of the Nansemond people and learn about the significance of regalia, dances, and tribal heritage.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 16
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Mount Trashmore Park
✨ What to Expect:
Grand Entry at 12:00 PM – A beautiful procession of dancers representing the Nansemond Tribe and other Native American communities.
Live Performances – Drumming, singing, and cultural presentations throughout the day.
Exhibitors & Vendors – Authentic Nansemond and Native American arts, crafts, and goods for sale.
Educational Displays – Learn about Nansemond history, traditions, and Native American culture.
🌟 Featured Guests:
-Arena Director: Chris Fortune (Rappahannock)
-Emcee: Keith Colston (Lumbee/Tuscarora)
-Head Male Dancer: Charles Gray (Piscataway)
-Head Female Dancer: Meagan Richardson (Chickahominy)
-Host Drum: War Paint (Lumberton, NC)
-Guest Drum: Red Clay (Hollister, NC)
📝 Know Before You Go:
-This is a social and educational event celebrating Native American culture.
-Authentic and Indian-inspired arts and crafts will be available for purchase.
-Free admission and free parking.
-Arena seating is limited; you are welcome to bring your own chair.
-For safety, pets are not allowed in the event area. Consider visiting one of our five dog parks instead.
-Expect loud noises, incense, and ceremonial regalia throughout the event.
-Please ask for permission before photographing individuals in regalia as a sign of respect.
Come celebrate culture, community, and tradition with us at the Rising Sun Pow Wow!
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Event Venue
Mount Trashmore Park, 300 Edwin Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-4523, United States
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