American Indian culture and heritage will be on display at a pow wow next weekend at Langley Pond.

The Little Horse Creek American Indian Pow Wow, which begins Friday, will offer a variety of events designed to educate people about Indian culture and history.

"There will be drumming, dancing, natives in regalia, storytelling, and there will be all kind of vendors," said Gary Anderson of the Little Horse Creek American Indian Association.

Those attending the weekend event will be able to view demonstrations on how arrowheads are made and browse arts and crafts, including intricate beadwork, metal work and jewelry. All items that exhibited will be available for purchase.

Mr. Anderson said the powwow represents Indian culture, and the association tries to do it strictly by tradition.

"All the arts and crafts are handmade by natives," he said. "You don't see anything that's imported and sold as native stuff."

The pow wow is held in the spring and fall but the association has bigger ambitions.

Mr. Anderson said it is working with 27 state-recognized tribes to put on a six-month tour throughout South Carolina that would eventually have competition drumming and dancing.

"We want to let the people know what the (American Indian) culture was, instead of what they see on TV," he said.

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