1935 FIJI: Duke of Gloucester received by native dance ceremony in Suva

Date: 7th March 1935

Location: SUVA, FIJI ISLANDS, PACIFIC ISLANDS

Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

SLATE INFORMATION: FIJIANS HAIL KING'S SON Duke of Gloucester receives native homage. Warriors perform fearsome dances in honour of His Royal Highness.

FIJI: Suva: Gen. front view of Cruiser. Semi cu. of rowboats leaving for shore. Semi view follow shot of Duke inspecting troops. Gen. view Natives carrying large vats. Semi follow shot of Native walking to Duke. Back view Native approaches Duke and gives him cap. Semi view of Duke drinking. Elev. gen view, semi view and cu. of Natives doing war Dance. Semi view follow shot of Duke towards and past camera.

Sound Effects: Off-stage voice talks about Duke's visit and describes Warriors performing fearsome Dances in Honour of H. R. H. Loud beating of drums.

Royalty; Prince Henry of Great Britain, 1st Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974), Music and Dance; Indigenous Peoples; British Empire

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