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Photos: The Gathering of Nations

by Tomas Muscionico @tomofoto April 29, 2014 4:39PM ET

Over 110,000 convene in Albuquerque for the largest powwow in the world

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Gathering of Nations
Dancers perform during the Grand Entry of the Gathering of Nations, held in University Arena, aka the Pit, at the University of New Mexico. Over 3,000 dancers attended the 2014 event. Tomo for Al Jazeera America
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A dancer waits on the ramp leading into the Pit. Tomo for Al Jazeera America
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A dancer during Grand Entry at the Gathering of Nations. Tomo for Al Jazeera America
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During Grand Entry, contestants from every category make their way to the dance floor. Tomo for Al Jazeera America
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A dancer gets ready for competition at the Gathering of Nations. Tomo for Al Jazeera America
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A fancy dancer during the Gathering of Nations. Fancy dance is one of the most colorful and vigorous dances in the powwow. Tomo for Al Jazeera America
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This dancer’s headdress is called a “roach.” The beaded vest includes an image of Chief Joseph. Tomo for Al Jazeera America
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Dancers prepare to enter the Pit for Grand Entry. Tomo for Al Jazeera America
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These dancers wear patches honoring Spc. Lori Piestawa, a soldier killed in Iraq in 2003. A member of the Hopi tribe, Piestawa was the first Indian woman in history to die in combat while serving with the U.S. military. Tomo for Al Jazeera America
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Navajo Code Talker Thomas H. Begay waves to the crowd. Tomo for Al Jazeera America