A Pacific University student dressed as the "Queen" of the annual Lu'au, wearing a white satin dress, circa 1970. Based on other images from the same series of slides, this photograph may have been taken during a rehearsal or possibly during an alternate dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Pacific University students apparently rehearsing for the annual Lu'au performance circa 1970. It is also possible that the image was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance by Pacific University's Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club). The "Queen" of the Lu'au is wearing the Queen's costume, a white satin dress, over her street clothes. Other members of the cast are wearing street clothes. The stage decorations appear to be partially completed.
Performers from Pacific University's Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club), possibly at a rehearsal for the annual Lu'au circa 1970. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance.
Performers representing a "Princess" and an attendant, probably at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. They were a part of the "Royal Court" performance that was included in the Lu'au from the 1960s-early 1970s, in which students representing the King (wearing a yellow cape) and Queen (wearing white) of Hawaii witnessed dances performed by Princesses (each wearing a different colored dress), who represented the various islands of Hawaii. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Male dancers, performing in malo on stage. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Women wearing pink and performing an Hawaiian dance on stage. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Male and female dancers wearing pink and performing an Hawaiian dance on stage. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Male and female dancers performing an Hawaiian dance on stage. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Male dancers, performing in malo on stage. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Performers from Pacific University's Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club), possibly at a rehearsal for the annual Lu'au circa 1970. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance.
Performers from Pacific University's Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club), possibly at a rehearsal for the annual Lu'au circa 1970. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance.
Performers from Pacific University's Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club), possibly at a rehearsal for the annual Lu'au circa 1970. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance.
Dancers performing while wearing Tahitian-style tasseled grass skirts and bikini tops and holding grass hand tassels. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Performers representing the "Royal Court" of Hawai'i stand on stage, probably at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The Royal Court performance was included in the Lu'au from the 1960s-early 1970s, in which students representing the King (wearing a yellow cape) and Queen (wearing white) of Hawaii witnessed dances performed by Princesses (each wearing a different colored dress), who represented the various islands of Hawaii. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Dancers performing while wearing Tahitian-style tasseled grass skirts and bikini tops and holding grass hand tassels. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Three women dancers wearing long blue skirts, white shirts and black hats, while holding a stick with a ribbon on the tip. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Male dancers, performing in green satin malo. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
A dancer wearing a red or pink satin dress, performing the hula on stage. This took probably place at Pacific University's annual Lu'au circa 1970. The picture may have been taken at a rehearsal or other event, as none of the performers from images in this series of slides are wearing the leis that were typical of the main Lu'au performance. It is also possible that it was taken during an alternate Fall dance performance hosted by Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club).
Pacific University student Marylee Moon (Class of 1970) getting food at a buffet line, possibly at an event hosted by Pacific University's Haumana O Hawai'i (Hawaiian Club) circa 1970-1973.
A group of performers identified by a handwritten note on the original slide as "Haumana O Hawaii Luau Court, 1970." This may however actually date from slightly later, from sometime between 1970-1973. The image shows a part of the annual event called the "Royal Court," in which several students representing the King (wearing a yellow cape) and Queen (wearing white) of Hawaii witnessed dances performed by Princesses (each wearing a different colored dress), who represented the various islands of Hawaii. This photograph appears to have been taken during a rehearsal: the cardboard at the base of the stage would be covered with flowers and greenery during the actual performance.
Pacific University students Don Aina (Class of 1967) and Millie Ah Ching at one of the university's annual Lu'aus, possibly in 1971 or 1972. Millie Ah Ching is wearing a white dress that was usually worn by the symbolic "Queen" of the Luau.
Two Pacific University students, identified on the original slide as Cathy Chung (Class of 1973) and Leila Tong. They are performing at the university's annual Lu'au probably between 1971-1973. Chung is wearing a grass skirt. This photograph appears to have been taken during a rehearsal: the cardboard at the base of the stage would be covered with flowers and greenery during the actual performance.
Four women students performing a Tahitian-style dance in grass skirts at Pacific University's annual Lu'au probably between 1971-1973. They are identified on the original slide as: Lynn Shibuya; Linda Minami (Class of 1972); Leila Tong; and Cathy Chung (Class of 1973).
Male students performing at Pacific University's annual Lu'au probably between 1971-1973. Half of the men are in drag. Four of the performers are identified on the original slide as: Kurtis Saiki (Class of 1974); John Saplan (Class of 1973); Elton Sumida (Class of 1973); and Bill Vincent (Class of 1973). This may have been at a rehearsal: the cardboard paper at the base of the stage would be covered with greenery and flowers during the actual performance.
