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1964: African Dance Performance at World's Fair

1964: African Dance Performance at World's Fair

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  • Year1964
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationWorlds Fair, New York, United States
  • Duration15s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1964 New York

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African Dance Performance at World's Fair — Clip Details

1964: A vibrant group of performers executes a traditional African dance at the World's Fair in New York, their colorful costumes and feathered headdresses catching the light. The scene captures the cultural diversity and festive spirit of the historic event, with onlookers watching in fascination. Filmed on vintage 8mm home movie film, this archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-1960s vintage and global celebration. The lively performance, set against the backdrop of fairgrounds and temporary structures, reflects the era's enthusiasm for international culture and community gatherings.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
15s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
72918482

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1070 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
worlds fair
Reel-level year note
1964-1965
Reel-level location note
new york city
Date
1964 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
Worlds Fair, New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

  • customs
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  • 1964
  • 1964 World's Fair
  • African dance performance
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  • feathered headdress
  • cultural festival
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 8mm home movie
  • New York World's Fair
  • historic archival footage
  • multicultural celebration
  • 1960s home movie
  • documentary style
  • vintage film
  • retro footage
  • cultural performance
  • ethnic dance
  • festival crowd
  • onlookers
  • vintage 1960s
  • nostalgic footage
  • editorial use
  • vintage 8mm
  • 8mm film
  • archival footage
  • old film
  • classic footage
  • cultural diversity
  • historic event

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