Native American potlatch

A Native American potlatch is a traditional ceremonial gathering among Indigenous groups, primarily along the Pacific Northwest coast, where hosts give away gifts to reaffirm social status, ancestral ties, and community bonds. These events often involve feasting, music, dance, and storytelling, serving to redistribute wealth, honor guests, and reinforce social hierarchy. Potlatches are culturally significant, symbolizing generosity, community cohesion, and spiritual values, and play a vital role in maintaining cultural identity and social order.