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Hawaii USA-1961: Traditional Polynesian Luau Feast with Roasting Pig and Drumming

  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationHawaii, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1961 Hawaii
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Traditional Polynesian Luau Feast with Roasting Pig and... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Hawaii USA in 1961 captures a traditional Polynesian luau. The clip shows a pig roasting on a spit over an open fire, surrounded by lush tropical foliage. People in traditional attire, including a man in a yellow woven cloak and others in patterned pareos, gather for the feast. A close-up reveals a hand holding a drumstick near a large ceremonial drum, highlighting the cultural music and celebration. The film exhibits natural grain, slight color fading, and authentic imperfections of 1960s home movie footage, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century Polynesian traditions.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
122652363

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: Yes

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1961 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Hawaii, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • hawaii
  • luau
  • feast
  • drums
  • traditional
  • polynesian
  • people
  • hawaii USA
  • 1961
  • 1961 luau
  • Polynesian feast
  • roasted pig
  • traditional Hawaiian ceremony
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 1960s home movie
  • tropical celebration
  • cultural drumming
  • pareo clothing
  • vintage Hawaii footage
  • archival 1960s
  • Polynesian people
  • ceremonial drum
  • outdoor feast
  • old film footage
  • retro Hawaii
  • nostalgic home movie
  • 8mm film
  • cultural tradition

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for requests needing early 1960s Hawaii home-movie footage of a Polynesian-style luau, feast preparation, drumming, or tourist-era cultural performance context.

Still Frames From This Clip

1961 Hawaii home-movie frame showing a pig roasting on a spit as people in patterned garments stand near tropical foliage.
A roasting pig is suspended near people gathered in a tropical luau setting.

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