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When the Pow Wow comes to a halt, and you see men
huddling around on the ground, they would be praying for feather that has fallen to the
ground. Feathers are not allowed to fall onto the ground because they are sacred. When one does, it must be fixed before the Pow Wow can go on. The host drum will sing a Feather Pick Up song. |
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In the earlier days the ceremonial dance, called "Haylushka", was restricted to warriors. Only the best dancers were chosen to participate. Today the War Dance is a victory dance among the Plains Indians. |
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