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California USA-1981: Chinese Lion Dance and Benicia Parade

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  • Year1981
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1981 California

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Chinese Lion Dance and Benicia Parade — Clip Details

CALIFORNIA USA-1981: A vibrant street parade unfolds with a traditional Chinese lion dance, its colorful head and performers in yellow costumes moving through a crowd. Spectators of all ages watch from the sidewalk, capturing the festive atmosphere. The scene shifts to a group of cheerleaders carrying a large sign that reads 'BENICIA WHERE CALIFORNIA'S FIRST STATE CAPITOL STILL STANDS,' marching in formation. Shot on 8mm film, this footage captures the lively community spirit and cultural celebration of the early 1980s with authentic film grain and warm, saturated colors.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
123025000

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$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

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

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Date
1981 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • religious
  • singapore
  • religion
  • play
  • california USA
  • 1981
  • 1981 parade footage
  • Chinese lion dance
  • Benicia California
  • community celebration
  • 8mm film
  • vintage parade
  • cultural festival
  • cheerleaders marching
  • California history
  • street parade
  • 1980s home movie
  • archival footage
  • nostalgic celebration
  • traditional dance
  • crowd scene
  • film grain
  • retro colors
  • public event
  • historical footage
  • vintage 8mm

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