Gathering of Nations brings dancers and drummers from across the globe

Teen girls wrapped their braids and finished their makeup in small mirrors in rows of chairs at Tingley Coliseum on Friday, preparing to dance at the Gathering of Nations. Grandparents helped their young grandchildren dress in jingle dresses and beaded regalia. Near the entrance, David Gonzales, 57, assembled his headdress, screwing together pieces, then carefully unwrapped a beaded head roach.

Gonzales is Comanche and grew up in Taos. He’s been dancing since he was 3 but recently started on the powwow circuit. Friday began his fourth powwow.



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