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the potlatch is a ceremonial event among indigenous peoples of the pacific
northwest coast of northamerica a potlatch involves the host giving away their
possessions including food blankets and evenmoney to guests this practice serves
multiple social functions like redistributing wealthreinforcing social bonds and asserting status potlatches
are often held to mark significantoccasions, like weddings and such,
and they involve feasting, dancing, and storytelling.
The lavishness of a potlatch can elevate the host's status by demonstrating
wealth andgenerosity.