A gathering on stage of all the performers from Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968, including dancers and musicians. This photograph was taken in Washburn Hall.
A Tinikling dance performance at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. Tinikling (or tiniclín) is a traditional Filipino folk dance. The two performers in the center are dancing over a bamboo pole, which is being held by other performers. The woman is wearing clothes similar to the traditional Filipino patadyong, or wraparound skirt; the man is wearing an untucked shirt, similar to the traditional barong.
An older couple purchasing flowers from a vendor at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. The Haumana O Hawai'i Club, which hosted the event, organized air shipments of fresh flowers, fruit, and other goods from Hawaii to sell at vendor tables during the event.
A group of four musicians who are singing, playing the ukulele and the guitar, on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. They are wearing matching red-and-white outfits.
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.
Three women students prepare drinks (possibly coffee) in styrofoam cups for the attendees of Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. They are likely preparing for audience members to enter the buffet line as part of the dinner served at the Lu'au.
A woman examines Hawaiian flowers for sale by a vendor at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. They are holding birds-of-paradise and yellow orchids; anthurium and other flowers sit in buckets on the floor.
A view, apparently photographed from the roof of the Washburne Center, of attendees lining up to enter Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. Many are wearing leis and Hawaiian-style dress.
A student in a pale blue 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.
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.
