Two male performers at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. They are carrying red and yellow standards, which were meant to represent kāhili, the traditional feathered symbols of Hawaiian royalty. These guards entered the Luau preceding the "King" and "Queen", who presided over part of the Lu'au performance.
A student in a green dress portraying a "Princess" as part of the Royal Court at Pacific University's 1968 Lu'au. The Royal Court was a part of the "Hawaiian Pageant" portion of the event. The King and the Queen would preside over performances by Princesses, each wearing a differently colored dress, who represented the islands of Hawai'i.
A student in a yellow dress portraying a "Princess" as part of the Royal Court at Pacific University's 1968 Lu'au. The Royal Court was a part of the "Hawaiian Pageant" portion of the event. The King and the Queen would preside over performances by Princesses, each wearing a differently colored dress, who represented the islands of Hawai'i.
A student in a dark purple dress portraying a "Princess" as part of the Royal Court at Pacific University's 1968 Lu'au. The Royal Court was a part of the "Hawaiian Pageant" portion of the event. The King and the Queen would preside over performances by Princesses, each wearing a differently colored dress, who represented the islands of Hawai'i.
A student in a pink dress portraying a "Princess" as part of the Royal Court at Pacific University's 1968 Lu'au. The Royal Court was a part of the "Hawaiian Pageant" portion of the event. The King and the Queen would preside over performances by Princesses, each wearing a differently colored dress, who represented the islands of Hawai'i.
A man wearing a blue aloha shirt, speaking at a microphone on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968, possibly serving as an announcer for the performances.
A vendor table at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. The vendors are selling Hawaiian clothing to attendees like man and woman standing on the left.
Pacific University student members of Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club), making leis at a table just before the university's annual Lu'au in 1968. Students' family members shipped flowers, leaves and other fresh materials by air to supply the event.
A man wearing a blue aloha shirt, speaking at a microphone on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968, possibly serving as an announcer for the performances.
Attendees near the dinner tables at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. Those pictured here may be performers and/or the parents of students who put on the Lu'au, possibly assisting with arrangements before the audience arrives. Based on other images of this event, the man wearing a blue aloha shirt may have been an announcer of the Lu'au dance performances.
A student in a red dress portraying a "Princess" as part of the Royal Court at Pacific University's 1968 Lu'au. The Royal Court was a part of the "Hawaiian Pageant" portion of the event. The King and the Queen would preside over performances by Princesses, each wearing a differently colored dress, who represented the islands of Hawai'i.
Several women performing at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. The woman in the foreground is wearing a tapa-like printed dress; those in the back are wearing pink.
Attendees near the dinner tables at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. Those pictured here may be parents of students who put on the Lu'au, possibly assisting with getting the tables set before the audience arrives.
Four women performing a Tahitian-style dance at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. They are wearing grass skirts with tasseled belts and holding i'i (hand tassels).
Several women performing at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. The woman in the foreground is wearing a tapa-like printed dress; those in the back are wearing pink.
Four women performing a Tahitian-style dance at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. They are wearing grass skirts with tasseled belts and holding i'i (hand tassels).
A student in a lilac dress portraying a "Princess" as part of the Royal Court at Pacific University's 1968 Lu'au. The Royal Court was a part of the "Hawaiian Pageant" portion of the event. The King and the Queen would preside over performances by Princesses, each wearing a differently colored dress, who represented the islands of Hawai'i.
Attendees getting Hawaiian food from the buffet line at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. Haumana O Hawaii (Hawaiian Club) members are serving the food.
Three women performing a Tahitian-style dance at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. They are wearing grass skirts with tasseled belts and holding i'i (hand tassels).
