Native POP celebrations shed light on Native American culture

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The tenth annual Native Pop People of the Plains occasion continued Saturday at Main Street Square.

It’s a Native American artwork market and cultural celebration that additionally consists of music, dancing, a Wacipi Session, teachings on the historical past of the culture and a vogue present.

This was the primary time the occasion expanded to 2 days to permit for extra alternatives for indigenous artists.

Organizers of the occasion say that everybody is invited, and that the aim is to shed light on the Native American culture.

“It’s purported to be about fact and therapeutic, and that’s what we actually hope that Native POP can present the whole neighborhood,” mentioned Lafawn Janis, the manager director of Native POP. “We need individuals to convey their households. We need them to ask the questions and be impressed and study one another.”

The occasion is free to the general public and continues on Sunday in Rapid City.

For a full checklist of occasions and the itinerary, click here.