Dancers make grand entry at Pala's 8th annual Honoring Traditions Powwow

Shane Gibson photo #3: Native American dancers arrive into the arena during the Aug. 29 Grand Entry at the 8th annual Honoring Traditions Powwow hosted by the Pala Band of Mission Indians, Aug. 28-30 on the Pala Indian Reservation. Shane Gibson photos

Native American Powwow dancers move through the arena wearing their brilliantly colored regalia.

A Native American Powwow dancer creates jingling sounds with the bells included in his regalia as he dances around the Pala Powwow arena on Aug. 29.

Native American elders move through the Pala Powwow during the Grand Entry on Aug. 29.

A young Native American dancer moves to the beat of the drum during the 8th annual powwow. Powwow dancers wear regalia that represents their lives, interests, family and spiritual quest.

Native American dancers form a large circle around the arena during the Grand Entry at the 2015 Pala Powwow.

Native American Powwow dancers' regalia takes on many shapes and forms. Men's Powwow dancing falls into four categories: Fancy Feather Dance, Northern Traditional, Southern Traditional and Grass Dance.

A gourd dancer participates in the Pala Powwow arena on Aug. 29. Gourd dancers display a red and blue sash or vest (with red worn over the heart), an eagle feather fan and use a rattle can to create sound along with the rhythm of the drum beat.

Native Americans carry flags during the Grand Entry at the 2015 Pala Powwow on Aug. 29. Activities during the Powwow included dance contests, bird singing, and a peon tournament.