A blog about the many cultures and communities that make up the US.
As soon as I entered the hall, I heard the distinct sounds of a drum circle. The beating of the drum was so loud and strong that I could feel it, too. The music of the drum circle transformed the surroundings so well that I immediately forgot I was in a rather drab exhibition hall at the Richmond Racetrack.
The sounds and sights of a modern pow wow are one-of-a-kind and well worth a visit! Last November, I attended The Richmond Great American Indian Exposition Pow Wow and Show . It’s one of the smaller pow wows, with just over 100 participants. Big or small, pow wows are a wonderful experience.