The Paper - August 16, 2018

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August 16, 2018

Volume 48 - No. 33

By Friedrich Gomez

DEDICATION: This article is dedicated to my sister, Debbie, always proud of our Kumeyaay Native American roots. In our early years, she spent many days and hours with me at the San Diego Museum of Man in Balboa Park, studying the Kumeyaay exhibits there. It brought her much joy, excitement, and led to animated discussions with my grandma, who was born in Julian, California near the Cuyamaca Mountains.

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fun-events of the entire summer: the San Diego County Powwows! Powwows are a great big wonderful adventure, not to mention educational and unforgettable experience that the entire family can enjoy! And the spectacular bonus is that the price is right – it’s FREE! And that includes free parking, as well (for the San Diego County powwows that will be listed here)! WHAT TO EXPECT. To better get an eyeful and full appreciation of what is in store for visitors, just Google: “Photos of San Diego County Powwows.” As they say,

pictures are worth a thousand words!

GROWING POPULARITY. In a nutshell, word is quickly spreading like a prairie brush fire about these free, annual events around San Diego County, which are open to the general public, called “Powwows.” Public interest in powwows have skyrocketed, often setting newer and newer attendance records as word continues to spread. And for plenty good reason: it’s ample opportunity for families to bring their lawn chairs, ice chests, or canopies, and sit back and enjoy exciting Native American entertain-

ment, music, traditional dance competitions (which often carry significant cash prizes!), and learn much about our country’s great ancestral beginnings! Plus, it’s relaxation at its finest -- in the good ol’ outdoors!

EXPLORE DIVERSE ATMOSPHERE OF FOODS, CRAFTS, AND CLOTHING. The general public is encouraged to attend and exercise the freedom to casually stroll about the powwow grounds, watching Native Americans in full, authentic, colorful regalia. It’s also

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