This massive powwow about 3 hours away from Houston is celebrating Native American heritage, culture

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana will host its 25th annual powwow in The Pavilion at Coushatta Casino Resort this Friday and Saturday.

The powwow is one of the largest Native American gatherings in the southern United States where world champion Native American dancers and singers gather to compete for prizes in a family-friendly alcohol- and drug-free event, according to a news release from the event organizers. Hundreds of representatives from tribes across the U.S. and Canada come together each year to celebrate their culture with dance and drum contests. Jewelry, beaded moccasins and colorful feathered regalia with intricate details adorn the dancers – each is handmade and most are passed down as heirlooms through their family, the news release noted.