HEAD SOUTHERN DANCE JUDGE: To Be Announced HEAD NORTHERN DANCE JUDGE: To Be Announced View Full Gallery Morongo Thunder and Lightning Pow Wow Head Staff Morongo Thunder and Lightning Pow Wow Gallery Preview Public Welcome – Free Admission Morongo Pow Wow Grand Entry Schedule We hope you will enjoy every moment of the festivities. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience both Native American culture and Morongo Hospitality. Morongo Thunder and Lightning Pow Wow was named the number 1# contest Powwow in 2009 from viewers at. Only registered participants can participate in the dancing contest, but when an “inter-tribal” dance is announced, everyone, including visitors, can take part. Competitive singing and dancing for prize money is a fairly recent development. Historically, singing and dancing have always been an integral focus at Pow Wows. This coming together is at the heart of the traditional Powwow. Within this circle there is no beginning and no end. Each of Us has a place in the circle of people. All who attend are regarded as participants.