If you’re from Hopkinsville and Christian County, then you know what the Native American Pow Wow is—and on Saturday and Sunday, it took over the Trail of Tears Park once again, bringing singing, dancing and a celebration of culture with it.
Beyond just the music, drum beats you can feel in your chest and the staple dancing competitions, the Pow Wow is about remembering the history of the Indian Nations and their diverse and spiritual heritage—along with their connection to this land and American history. Organizer Mike Hernandez says the Pow Wow hosted in Hopkinsville has been calling this community home for 38 years, and its one of the biggest cultural events in the region.
He says Saturday brought a tremendous turnout, and the beautiful weather made for another big turnout on Sunday, with thousands of people attending to learn more about Native American culture…