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The potlatch ceremony was primarily associated with the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America, particularly among groups such as the Kwakwaka'wakw, Tlingit, and Coast Salish. These events served as significant social gatherings for the purpose of redistributing wealth, asserting social status, and marking important life events. Potlatches involved feasting, dancing, and the ceremonial giving of gifts, reinforcing community ties and cultural traditions.

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