The flag bearers that demonstrate Indian patriotism and commemorate respect for flag and country follows along with dignitaries. The dancers then enter before the prayers are said to begin the ceremony. Honour Songs - Many of the old war songs are still being sung today and are considered honour songs. Women's Traditional Dance - Long dresses are frequently decorated with heavy beadwork, ribbons or shell. Beaded or concho belts are also worn as well as hair ties, earrings, chokers and necklaces.
Most dancers carry a shawl, an eagle fan or a single feather.
The dance consists of bending knees in time to the beat, giving slight up and down movements to the body while subtly shifting the feet to turn. Men's Traditional Dance - These dancers are characterised by ribboned outfits, long leggings and either wear war bonnets or porcupine roaches. Bustle trailers two or three feet long are suspended from a black bustle made from quail or eagle feathers. Each dancer relates his story of a hunter stalking game to the beat of the drum. Some of these traditonal dancers try to keep in rhythm with the fastest beat while displaying the actions of a hunter.