Slideshow: 102nd Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial begins
Navajo Times | Nicholas House
Apache crown dancers perform in downtown Gallup during the 102nd Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial on Friday night in Na'nízhoozhí.
The 102nd Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial began Aug. 2.
The historic event, which ends on Aug. 11, brings tribes from across the nation in celebration of Native American tradition, arts, culture, and authenticity.
Here’s a slideshow from today’s opening day:
Navajo Times | Nicholas House Apache crown dancers perform during the 102nd Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial on Friday evening in downtown Gallup.
Navajo Times | Nicholas House A group sings as the Apache crown dancers perform in downtown Gallup during the 102nd Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial on Friday evening.
Navajo Times | Nicholas House Spectators watch Native dance performances as classic cars are parked nearby in downtown Gallup, during the 102nd Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial on Friday evening.
Navajo Times | Nicholas House Artwork are displayed on a staircase as spectators watch dance performances during the 102nd Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup on Friday evening.
Navajo Times | Nicholas House A band performs during the 102nd Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial on Friday evening in Gallup.
Navajo Times | Nicholas House Youngster Dante Lewis beats a drum alongside the Apache crown dancers during their performance at the 102nd Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial on Friday evening in Gallup.
Navajo Times | Nicholas House 2023-24 Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Destiny Touchine dances alongside the Apache crown dancers’ performance on Friday night in Gallup.
Navajo Times | Nicholas House A crown dancer performs during the 102nd Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial opening day on Friday evening.
Navajo Times | Nicholas House Apache crown dancers perform in downtown Gallup during the 102nd Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial on Friday night in Na’nízhoozhí.
Navajo Times | Nicholas House Rock and roll cover band Faceless performs inside Daniel’s Steakhouse during the 102nd Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial on Friday night in Na’nízhoozhí. Faceless band members, Donnie Eriacho (drummer) and Lavaughn Eriacho (singer), are from Zuni Pueblo, N.M.
Natiana King was crowned the 102nd Annual Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen in a captivating ceremony held on Friday night at Red Rock Park.
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