ST. PETERSBURG -- Under a beautiful blue sky, thousands of guests are enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of the Discover Native America Pow Wow, presented by the Seminole Tribe of Florida at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla.

They've watched the grand entry, headed by the Tribal Color Guard open the dancing competition in which dancers from around the nation show off steps that date back generations. They dance to the hypnotic rhythm of the ageless drums.

While not enjoying the dance display, guests are also enjoying the performers that are going at two stages. Some of the performers have included the Aztec Fire Dancers, Buddy Big Mountain, Chief Jim Billie, Sonny Nevaquaya, Jameson Masecki, Inca Son and Keith Secola and the Wild Indian Band.

Food, arts and crafts and world famous artists showing how they create their work are also part of the fun - which is presented free of charge.

To stay abreast of the activities, visit this site for continual updates and images, as the Seminole Tribe's Communications Department is presenting the first "Cyber Pow Wow," in which digital images are being used to convey the action.

To get a complete report - after the event - visit the Tribe's website at www.seminoletribe.com, or better yet, purchase a subscription to the Seminole Tribune, the official newspaper of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Subscriptions are $25 for a year of home delivery. You can order the newspaper at the Marketplace section of the Tribe's web site, or simply send a $25 check made out to the Seminole Tribune to 6300 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33024.

But, the best way to enjoy the Pow Wow is to visit in person. There's still time to come out and enjoy the event today - or make plans to come out tomorrow for another full day of exciting dancing, music, food and arts and crafts.

To come, simply follow the directions to the Eckerd College campus in St. Petersburg. For information, call 1-800-456-9009, extension 7690. - Dan McDonald

Saturday, February 27 1999 Ceasar Villas Lobos leads the Incas Son band with his Peruvian Flute at the 10:15am performance.
	Saturday, February 27 1999 Top American Indian flute player Sonny Navaquaya from the Camanche Tribe, attending his booth shortly after his performance. Sonny is also well know for the quality of flutes he makes himself. Be sure to catch his next show Sunday at 10:15 am.
Saturday, February 27 1999 Hundreds of dancers stomp to the beat of the drums as they take part in the Grand Entry, for the official opening of the DNA Powwow.