Grand Mid-Summer Pow-Wow is New York City's oldest and largest Native American celebrations, this year's 37th event will be held on July 24-26 Three days consecutively. During the three days, there will be dance contests, unique performances, traditional arts and crafts exhibition.
The Grand Mid-Summer Pow-Wow, is a great opportunity for CCIP exchange visitors who are from the Asia-Pacific region to experience the Native American culture. CCIP students engaged in the festival on July 25, with feelings of celebration.
"What impressed me most was the Native American dance that overflows with enthusiasm. It was expressive and sensational no matter in choreography, music, traditional costume or facial expression, which is rarely seen in Hong Kong." from Hang Seng Management College, Bobo Zhang are infected with the passion of dance and music.
"We had a wonderful time enjoying the Pow Wow! And Native American Indian dance and sing together, at this moment no communication with language, body and music is the best way of expression!" Eugenia Huang studying at Nanyang Technological University commented.
After appreciating dance contests, students have the opportunity to taste authentic Indian cuisine.
Some students also selected Indian handicrafts for friends and family and they can better share cultural experiences after returning home.
"Unlike Asians, who tend to be conservative, Native Americans are good at expressing themselves through dance. This is probably among the most apparent cultural differences," said Hang Seng Management College student Bobo.
"We had a wonderful time enjoying the Pow Wow and Native American dancing. Communication with language, body, and music is the best form of expression!" exclaimed Eugenia Huang of Nanyang Technological University.
After appreciating the dance contests, the students had the opportunity to taste authentic Native American cuisine. Some students also selected handicrafts for friends and family so they can better share the cultural experience after returning home.
