14th Annual Coushatta Pow Wow Celebration Held October 3-5, 2008

A Gathering of Tribes from Across the United States and Canada Celebrating Native American Culture & Heritage

September 22, 2008

Kinder, LA—The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana will host its 14th Annual Coushatta Pow Wow Celebration in The Pavilion at Coushatta October 3-5, 2008. Admission for spectators is $5 per day; children under 5 years of age are admitted free of charge. Purchase tickets at the gate on day of show.

The Coushatta Pow Wow is one of the largest in North America, and is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Be sure to witness a Grand Entry, a rhythmic march that opens the competitions, when all of the dancers in full regalia claim the Dancing Ground to the accompaniment of tribal drums and singers. This is a family-friendly event offering a look at the fascinating culture and heritage of Native Americans in a three-day extravaganza of sight and sound. Popular features at the Pow Wow are the Native American arts and crafts booths and the Native American food booths. Rounding out Pow Wow weekend are special featured entertainers, and NAMA award-winning blues-rock group Indigenous, appearing Friday and Saturday night in the casino’s nightclub, Mikko Live!, plus an open golf tournament on Friday at Koasati Pines championship golf course.
Schedule Of Events & Additional Information

Gourd Dancing
Friday October 3 at 5:00pm
Saturday October 4 at 10:00am
Sunday October 5 at 10:00am

Grand Entry
Friday October 3 at 7:00pm
Saturday October 4 at 12:00 noon & 7:00pm
Sunday October 5 at 12:00noon

• Over $100,000 Total Prize Money for Contestants
• Dance Competitions • Drum Group Competitions
• No alcohol or drugs are permitted!
• Not responsible for accidents or theft
• No ice chests please
• Traders’ Market: arts & crafts and food vendors
• Cameras & video/audio recorders by permission only
• Website: www.coushattapowwow.com
• Email: info@coushattapowwow.com

Coushatta Casino Resort is located in Kinder, Louisiana on Highway 165 (I-10, exit 44), featuring three hotels and thousands of slots and table games including live poker, live bingo, off-track betting and a sportsbook. Call (800) 584-7263 or visit www.ccrla.com for more information.

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