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We attended the 20th Annual Morongo Thunder and Lightning Powwow in Cabazon, California USA.
It was sponsored by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians.
There were 700+ dancers during the evening in every color combination there could be, with most of them on the floor at one time.
I watched this young lady preparing for the event with the help of her mother, and then she walked past us as she greeted friends and other family members.
These ladies were sharing some conversation as the men danced.
Tribes were represented from California to as far away as Oklahoma.
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It was very difficult for me to capture focused shots because of intense movement on the floor.
It was such a beautiful sight but so difficult to photograph!
These are the best I could produce.
Oh, the dancing, the drums and the native songs...
It was quite a learning experience for my husband and me!
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This will be my last post for about 10 or 11 days. My husband and I are leaving for a road trip to New Mexico with stops in Arizona along the way. We will be spending several days in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta...the "grand-pappy" of all balloon festivals!
Then we'll move up to Santa Fe for a few days. I am looking forward to visiting the ruins of Aztec and Zuni pueblos around Gallup, New Mexico and in the north-western part of the state.
We could never just pass by the Grand Canyon or Sedona, Arizona...we'll be spending some time there as well.
My camera will be VERY busy along the way!
I look forward to sharing our adventures when we return.
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