Pow-Wow brings traditional dancers to Moapa — PHOTOS

Dancers participate in the Grand Entry during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Dancers participate in the Grand Entry during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Dancers participate in the Grand Entry during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

The Southern Drum is played as the arena ground is blessed during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Gourd dancers outfits is seen during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

A gourd dancer‘s outfit is seen during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

A dancer‘s outfit is seen during the Grand Entry of the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

A gourd dancer‘s outfit is seen during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

A gourd dancer‘s outfit is seen during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

The arena ground is blessed during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Dancers participate in the Grand Entry during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Dancers participate in the Grand Entry during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Shoppers visit vendor booths during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

The arena ground is blessed during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Dancers participate in the Grand Entry during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Spectators watch the Grand Entry during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Spectators watch the Grand Entry during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

The arena ground is blessed during the 24th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow at Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza in Moapa Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal

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