Fun in New Hampshire, Visiting MT. Kearsarge Indian Museum on Pow Wow Day's in Warner P-1 (Baker Home Inspection and Consulting)
Lets talk a little about Pow Wow Etiquette when visiting a Pow Wow.
- You will see benches in or just outside the dance arena. These benches are reserved for the dancers. When a dancer has reserve a space on the bench they place a blanket in that space before the dance begins.
- The Master of Ceremonies will announce who is to dance.
- Always show respect to the flag and honor songs by standing during any special songs, stand quietly until the song is completed. One song, is The Flag Song, or may be called Indian National Anthem, this song is sung when the American Flag is raised or lowered. Please stand and remove hats during the singing of this song. It's not a song for dancing.
- Be aware of anyone that may be standing behind you. They may not be able to see over you. Make room, step aside, sit, or even kneel if someone is behind you.
- Pow Wows are usually a non-profit. Most of the time Pow Wows depends upon donations, blanket dances, for support. Anyone can drop money onto the blanket to aid in the Pow Wow expenses.
- It's good to bring a chair with you. Most Pow Wows will not have seating for the public or enough seating for everyone. Also remember the benches in the arena are only for the dancers.
- Never bring Alcohol or Drugs to a Pow Wow, they are not allowed.
- If you are thinking of taking pictures, you need to ask the dancer first. Remember common courtesy and ask permission. Group photos are usually ok to take, but you may want to ask the committee first.
Remember that in each area you travel to and visit, things may and can be slightly different than the area you are from. Different groups have different customs and methods of doing things. Different is not wrong, just different. Always be respectful of the uniqueness of each and every area you may go to Pow Wow.
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