New Mexico: Albuquerque to host the Gathering of Nations

An array of cultural experiences awaits visitors to Albuquerque later this month during the Gathering of Nations.

The gathering, billed as the world’s largest assembly of indigenous peoples, will welcome tens of thousands of members from more than 700 Native American tribes plus aboriginal people from Canada and beyond.

The first event, the Miss Indian World talent show, will be at 7 p.m. April 24 at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

The April 25 and 26 activities at the University of New Mexico arena are highlighted by the “Grand Entry,” during which thousands of people in traditional garb enter the area to the sound of hundreds of beating drums. The parade will be staged at noon and 7 p.m. April 25 and again at noon and 6 p.m. April 26.

Throughout the event, more than 800 Native American artists and craftspeople will display and sell their wares. Music will be provided by 27 contemporary, indigenous bands. Food vendors will serve Native dishes.

General admission tickets cost $17 per day, whether purchased in advance or at the door. Tickets for Miss Indian World cost $14.

[For the record, 2:20 p.m. April 18: An earlier version of this post reported that the first day of the Gathering of Nations was April 24. It is April 25. ]

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