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  Male dancer in a malo

  A male dancer wearing a red malo performs on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978. A second dancer is barely visible in the background. Based on their dress and other images of the event, they were likely performing a Samoan-style dance.
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  Dancer performing the hula at the 1978 Luau

  A woman dances what appears to be the hula at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978.
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  Maori-inspired dance at the 1978 Luau

  Students performing what appears to be a Maori-inspired dance at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978. The women wear black sheath dresses with piupiu-style belts.
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  Daphne Farrar and Benny Medina performing a Tahitian dance at the 1978 Luau

  Daphne Farrar (Class of 1981) and Benny Medina (Class of 1976) performing a Tahitian dance at Pacific University's 1978 Luau. Farrar is wearing a tasseled grass skirt and is holding hand tassels. The identification of these dancers derives from an article in the student newspaper, which reported that Daphne Farrar performed a "fast moving Tahitian dance with Benny Medina" (The Index, Apr. 14, 1978).
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  Daphne Farrar and Benny Medina performing a Tahitian dance at the 1978 Luau

  Daphne Farrar (Class of 1981) and Benny Medina (Class of 1976) performing a Tahitian dance at Pacific University's 1978 Luau. Farrar is wearing a tasseled grass skirt and is holding hand tassels. The identification of these dancers derives from an article in the student newspaper, which reported that Daphne Farrar performed a "fast moving Tahitian dance with Benny Medina" (The Index, Apr. 14, 1978).
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  Dancers in red malo at the 1978 Luau

  Male dancers wearing red malo performing on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978.
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  Dancers holding up bowls at the 1978 Luau

  Dancers in white and tan dresses hold up what appear to be bowls made from coconuts, on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978.
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  Dancers in black at the 1978 Luau

  A group of student dancers performing on stage in black outfits, at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978. Another performer holding an ipu gourd sits on the left.
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  Musicians at the 1978 Luau

  A line of musicians perform at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1977. Men play instruments and sing, while a woman sings at a microphone towards the left.
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  Dancer with 'uli'uli at the 1978 Luau

  A female dancer wearing a ti leaf skirt and carrying 'uli'uli (feathered rattles), on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978. A male dancer wearing a malo is in the background.
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  Women dancing the hula at the 1978 Luau

  A group of women wearing long, sleeveless dresses and maile-style leis, dancing what appears to be the hula at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978.
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  Silly dance at the 1978 Luau, facing away from audience

  A group of male performers wearing casual clothing on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978. Based on other images from this event, this was supposed to be a silly dance.
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  Silly dance at the 1978 Luau

  A group of male performers wearing casual clothing, dancing in an exaggeratedly silly way on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978.
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  Dancers in drag at the 1978 Luau

  A group of men performing in drag at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978. According to the student newspaper, this was an annual tradition to "initiate" freshmen boys: "As always, the freshmen boys were initiated in the usual traditional dance, this year being 'Ala Moana Annie.' Each year the freshman boys dance a song in women's muumuus, adding more humor to the show." (The Index, Apr. 14, 1978)
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  Dancers in drag at the 1978 Luau

  A group of men performing in drag at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978. According to the student newspaper, this was an annual tradition to "initiate" freshmen boys: "As always, the freshmen boys were initiated in the usual traditional dance, this year being 'Ala Moana Annie.' Each year the freshman boys dance a song in women's muumuus, adding more humor to the show." (The Index, Apr. 14, 1978)
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  Hula dancer at the 1978 Luau

  A woman wearing a red satin dress and several leis, performing the hula at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978.
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  Dancers in overalls at the 1978 Luau

  A group of student dancers performing on stage in overalls, at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978.
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  Dancers in white dresses at the 1978 Luau

  Two women dancers wearing white satin dresses and yellow leis, on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978.
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  Man speaking at the 1978 Luau

  A performer holding a red and white lei, speaking at a microphone on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978.
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  Dancers in black at the 1978 Luau

  A group of student dancers performing on stage in black outfits, at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978.
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  Dance performance at the 1978 Luau

  A group of student dancers performing on stage in white dresses with tan accents, at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978.
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  Pig roasting pit at the 1978 Luau

  Pacific University students from Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club) tend the kalua pig roasting pit at Pacific's annual Luau in 1978.
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  Jewelry Vendor at the 1978 Luau

  A vendor selling beaded jewelry at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978. Other vendors, who may be selling leis, mangoes and other goods, are visible in the background.
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  Pig roasting pit at the 1978 Luau

  A group of Pacific University students, family members from Hawai'i, and onlookers gather around the kalua pig roasting pit at Pacific's annual Luau in 1978.