A male and female dancer performing a Tinikling dance at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. Tinikling (or tiniclín) is a traditional Filipino folk dance. 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.
A man, probably a Pacific University student, speaking at a microphone during Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. He may have been an announcer or emcee for the event.
A student writing on a chalkboard, backstage at the university's annual Lu'au in 1968. He is writing down the expenses for various items in the event's budget, including the costs for transportation, publicity, concessions, food, costumes, and so on.
Students and/or volunteers from Pacific University's Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club), backstage at the university's annual Lu'au in 1968. Club members organized and performed in the Lu'au. The chalkboard behind them tracks expenses for the event, including costs for transportation, publicity, concessions, food, costumes, and so on.
An older couple purchasing flowers from a vendor at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1968. According to his name tag, the man is Sidney Chaffee. 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 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 a dress with puffed sleeves, similar to the traditional Filipino balintawak; the man is wearing an untucked shirt, similar to the traditional barong.
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.
