WHAT: Native American dancers from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Prior Lake, Minn. and other Indian nations will perform in full regalia at Mall of America® on August 16 at the annual SMSC Pow Wow Exhibition. A whirl of colors, sights and sounds will fill the Rotunda as it is transformed into a Pow Wow arena, complete with drum groups and Native American dancers of all ages performing to live Pow Wow music.

The exhibition will include two feature performances, each beginning with a Native American Grand Entry lead by the Sisseton Wahpeton Vietnam Veterans Color Guard, with dancers wearing colorful regalia including feather bustles, bells, beadwork and more. Throughout each performance a Master of Ceremony will describe each style of dance to the audience. A special program to honor veterans will also be held featuring the story of Native Americans and their service in the U.S. military.

Mall guests will have the opportunity to join the dancers and participate in the Intertribals and Round Dance.

For more information visit: http://www.shakopeedakota.org/wacipi.html.

VISUALS: More than 50 Native American dancers performing to live music in full regalia

Mall guests participating in Native American dances

Native American Grand Entry complete with the Eagle Feather Staff and national, state, tribal and veterans flags

WHEN: Thursday, August 16

2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Exhibiting Sessions

3:30 p.m. Honoring Veterans

WHERE: Mall of America Rotunda

About Mall of America®

Mall of America is the nations largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.2 million square feet, MOA is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe®, the nations largest indoor family amusement park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America® - a 14-screen movie theater with VIP theatre and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter or visit our blog.

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Erin Vande Steeg

952.883.8744

erin.vandesteeg@moa.net

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