Focus Hawaii Pioneers in the Pacific Excerpts from the Opening Ceremonies Part 2

Authors

• Lance Chase

Files

Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this episode of Focus Hawaii presents selected excerpts from the “Pioneers in the Pacific” sesquicentennial celebration held at Brigham Young University–Hawai‘i in December 1997. The program features a series of cultural performances, including traditional chants, songs, and staged presentations representing the diverse Pacific Island communities connected to the history of early Latter‑day Saint missionary efforts in the region. Through music and expressive performance, the episode highlights the shared heritage, spiritual traditions, and cultural identity of Polynesian peoples while commemorating the legacy of pioneer faith and migration across the Pacific. The presentation reflects the celebratory and unifying spirit of the larger commemorative event, emphasizing cultural continuity, historical remembrance, and community participation.

Length of Video

00:30:20

File Size

455.9MB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

12-4-1997

Keywords

Lance Chase, Focus Hawaii, audio only, no video, Pioneers in the Pacific, BYU–Hawai‘i sesquicentennial, Pacific Island cultures, Polynesian performances, traditional chant, cultural celebration, LDS history Pacific, missionary history, heritage events Hawaii, community celebration, Polynesian identity.

Recommended Citation

Chase, Lance, "Focus Hawaii Pioneers in the Pacific Excerpts from the Opening Ceremonies Part 2" (1997). Focus Hawaii. 31.
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/focushawaii/31