The Gourd Dance is a type of Native American celebration dance and ceremony. It is believed that the dance originated with the Kiowa tribe. Gourd dances are often held to coincide with a pow-wow, although the Gourd Dance has its own unique dance and history. Gourd Dancing may precede the pow-wow or it can be a separate event, not directly connected with a pow-wow.
Read more about Gourd Dance: Origin Legends, Decline, Revival, and Organizations Within The Kiowa Tribe, Participation, Dress, Music and Choreography
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