Sean Jones, 19, of the Lumbee tribe, dances during the grand entry Saturday morning during the 47th Annual Haliwa-Saponi Powwow in Hollister.  Jones came from Maxton for the powwow, which he has been attending for eight years.
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Sean Jones, 19, of the Lumbee tribe, dances during the grand entry Saturday morning during the 47th Annual Haliwa-Saponi Powwow in Hollister. Jones came from Maxton for the powwow, which he has been attending for eight years.

Tribal traditions at heart of 47th powwow

“We are passing down our traditions.”

RUTH EALING
Haliwa-Saponi tribe member

By John Henderson

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HOLLISTER – The 47th annual Haliwa-Saponi Powwow this weekend drew thousands of visitors who learned about tribal traditions in a celebration of dance and music while the tribe generated revenue and paid tribute to one of its leaders.

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