Lei concession stand at the Luau

Title

Lei concession stand at the Luau

Description

A vendor selling leis stands by a concession stand at Pacific University's annual Lu'au, probably in 1969 or 1970. Customers are examining the leis. A sign notes the prices: Plumeria leis, $1; Plumeria w/ vanda, $2; Vanda orchid, $2.50; Crown flowers, $1. Revenues from concessions at the Lu'au went towards scholarships for Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club) students. Students' family members shipped flowers, leaves and other fresh materials by air to supply the event.

Pacific University began hosting an annual Lu'au in 1961. Student members of Na Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club) organized and performed in the event, raising money for scholarships. The Lu'au included a dinner, sales of leis and other products flown in from Hawai'i, and performances of Pacific island dances. The Lu'au is normally held on the second Saturday in April in Washburne Hall. The name of the event was changed to Lu'au and Ho'ike in 2019.

Identifier

PUA_LuauSlides_313

Date

1969/1970

Date Created

1969-1970

Subject

Luaus

Student Activities

Pacific University

Spatial Coverage

Forest Grove, Oregon

Format

slides

Rights

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/

Source

Pacific University Archives