Native American pow wow Taos, New Mexico.
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Michael DeFreitas North America / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
BHGXA5File size:
50 MB (1.9 MB Compressed download)Releases:
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3407 x 5130 px | 28.8 x 43.4 cm | 11.4 x 17.1 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
2009Location:
taos, new mexicoMore information:
Taos (pronounced /ˈtaʊs/) is a town in Taos County in the north-central region of New Mexico. In New Mexico, a municipality may call itself a village, town, or city (see New Mexico local government). Taos calls itself the "Town of Taos" and was incorporated as such in 1934. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4, 700. Other nearby communities include Ranchos de Taos, Canyon, Ranchitos, and El Prado. A pow-wow (also powwow or pow wow or pau wau) is a gathering of North America's Native people. The word derives from the Narragansett word powwaw, meaning "spiritual leader". A modern pow-wow is a specific type of event where both Native American and non-Native American people meet to dance, sing, socialize, and honor American Indian culture. There is generally a dancing competition, often with significant prize money awarded. Pow-wows vary in length from one day session of 5 to 6 hours to three days. Major pow-wows or pow-wows called for a special occasion can be up to one week long.