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Taos Pueblo is a remarkable living Native American community that holds the rare distinction of being both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a U.S. National Historic Landmark. The multi-story adobe buildings, located just 3 miles northeast of Taos Plaza, have been continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years. Archaeologists believe the ancestors of the Taos people lived in this valley long before Columbus "discovered" America and centuries before Europe emerged from the Dark Ages. Most of the present structures were likely built between 1000-1450 CE, and appeared much the same when the first Spanish explorers arrived in Northern New Mexico in 1540. The Spanish believed these were part of the fabled golden cities of Cibola. Two specific structures, Hlauuma (North House) and Hlaukwima (South House), are considered to be the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States.The Taos Pueblo is an ancient dwelling that consists of many individual homes built side by side and in layers, with common walls but no connecting doorways. In the past, these homes had no doors or windows, and could only be accessed from the top using ladders that extended down into the living quarters. The entire Pueblo is constructed of adobe - a material made by mixing earth, water, and straw, which is then either poured into molds or formed into sun-dried bricks. Many of the walls are several feet thick. The five-story buildings are supported by large wooden beams called vigas, which were hauled down from the nearby mountain forests. Smaller pieces of pine or aspen wood, called latillas, are then placed side-by-side across the vigas to form the roof, which is then covered in packed dirt. The exterior of the Pueblo is continuously maintained through the application of thin layers of mud plaster. The interior walls are carefully coated with thin washes of white earth to keep them clean and bright, in the hopes that the Pueblo will endure for another thousand years.
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Nestled at the base of Taos Mountain on Taos Pueblo tribal lands, a majestic round arbor of timber and brush sets the stage for the three-day Taos Pueblo Pow Wow. Held annually each July, this celebration welcomes dancers, singers, and visitors from the Taos Pueblo community to share in their rich traditions of song and dance.
The annual Taos Pueblo Pow Wow, established in 1985, has been a cherished tradition for the Taos Pueblo community. Held every July, this vibrant celebration was only disrupted twice - in 2003 due to the Encebado Fire on tribal lands, and during the COVID-19 pandemic when the Taos Pueblo was closed. The Pow Wow brings the people of Taos Pueblo together to dance, sing, and renew their familial and community bonds. Notably, it is the only pow wow in the state of New Mexico that is hosted by a tribal/pueblo entity.
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Adults $25
Senior (65+) $22
Students $22
Military $22
Children (10-under) $Free
Senior (65+) $22
Students $22
Military $22
Children (10-under) $Free
The Taos Pueblo Pow Wow
The Taos Pueblo people have long shared a cultural connection with various Plains tribes. Many Native American groups have embraced the pow wow tradition, even though the specific dances and songs did not originate from their own histories. Today, pow wows have evolved into competitive events, with dancers and drum groups vying for cash prizes in various categories.
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