Oklahoma City festival bangs the Native drum

Oklahoma City will be at the centre of Native American art and culture in June when it hosts the 24th annual Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival.

More than 1200 American Indian artists and dancers from across North America will gather to celebrate the richness and diversity of their heritage over three days (18, 19, and 20) at the downtown Cox Convention Center.

At Red Earth guests can sample the work of some of the nation’s most celebrated artists, with opportunities to purchase contemporary and traditional examples of beadwork, basketry, jewellery, pottery, sculpture, paintings, graphics and cultural attire during the juried art show and market.

Red Earth’s dance competition is one of the rare occasions when dancers from America’s Northern and Southern tribes can be seen together in one venue. 
A grand parade, featuring representatives of more than 100 tribes in full tribal regalia,  opens the Red Earth Festival on the Friday morning.

See  http://www.redearth.org/red-earth-festival/ or www.TravelOk.com