2023 Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow
Contest powwow singing and dancing, birdsinging and dancing, peon games, food vendors, arts & crafts vendors.
Contest powwow singing and dancing, birdsinging and dancing, peon games, food vendors, arts & crafts vendors.
11555 Cottonwood Road, Morongo Indian Reservation
A Warm Welcome "TO EACH AND EVERY POWWOW GUEST AND PARTICIPANT, Welcome to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians 32nd Annual Powwow! We are pleased you have joined us in celebration of our Native American Heritage and traditions. This is a time to reaffirm old ways and share in the discovery of new. To our…
The Morongo Bird Singers are having their gathering this year on New Year's Eve. Come and bring in the new year with bird dance, peon games and good food. For more info call Walter Holmes: (760) 992-4148
Join the center for Basket Weaving Wednesday, April 16th from 10:00am - 12:00pm. All skill levels are encouraged to attend! Materials and tools will be provided.
Free and open to the public. Information tables. Lunch at noon (suggested donation $15). Artist talk at 2 p.m.
Save the Date for the Morongo Band of Mission Indians 2025 Thunder and Lightning Powwow! September 26-28 The tribe welcomes all to participate in this community event. Stay tuned for more details. For inqueries, contact: mlorenzo@morongo-nsn.gov
Cultural demonstrations, lectures, and of course, food tasting! This event is held usually in October and featured Cahuilla harvest foods such as wewish (acorn mush), a time-consuming but staple dish. The demonstrations often include Cahuilla bird singing, basket weaving, acorn leaching and grinding, pottery making, and flint-knapping.
Learn about Morongo’s history during a Discussion on Cultural Sovereignty this Friday from 3-5pm at the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center.
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