" WINGS TO HAWAII " 1962 PAN AM AIRLINES JET AGE HONOLULU & HAWAII TRAVELOGUE 72482

Produced by Hartley Productions for Pan Am, "Wings to Hawaii" (1962) provides a comprehensive overview of a Hawaiian travel adventure, focusing on primarily on Honolulu. It highlights various enjoyable activities such as swimming, surfing, and fishing. It describes the gentle surf at Waikiki, the experience of renting surfboards, and the international surfing championships at Makaha. The text offers an overview of the Hawaiian Islands, emphasizing the Kona Coast's deep-sea fishing and the relaxed atmosphere of the islands. It introduces a flying fisherman who scouts for fish from a plane and showcases the scenic beauty of Hawaii from the air. The narrative also covers activities and lessons offered by hotels, including hula dancing and flower arranging, as well as shopping for local crafts. It describes the process of printing Polynesian designs on fabrics and the contagious joy and hospitality of the Hawaiian people. The text includes a visit to a Hawaiian picnic (luau), interest in volcanoes, and a trip to Puna to see the aftermath of an eruption. It highlights the unique black sand beaches, meeting a painter who creates art on black velvet, and a road trip to Lahaina on Maui. The narrative concludes with a community fish pull, an authentic luau, various types of hula dances, a thrilling Samoan knife dance, and the blending of Pacific cultures in Hawaii, leaving a lasting impression of endless fascination with the islands.

00:00 focus leader, setting projector lens and volume for clarity.
0:50 - Invitation to participate in a Pan-American travel adventure.
1:15 - Introduction to a tape recorder and a conversation about Hawaii.
1:52 - Discussion about the enjoyable activities in Hawaii, such as swimming, surfing, and fishing.
2:48 - Description of the gentle surf at Waikiki, suitable for beginners.
3:01 - Experience of renting surfboards and learning to surf.
4:50 - Mention of the international surfing championships at Makaha.
5:56 - Overview of the Hawaiian Islands and their unique features.
6:45 - Description of the Kona Coast and its famous deep-sea fishing.
7:10 - Interaction between fishing boats via shortwave radio.
8:01 - Weighing and celebrating the catch of a large marlin.
8:24 - Enjoyment of the relaxed atmosphere and friendly people in Hawaii.
8:51 - Introduction to a flying fisherman who scouts for fish from a plane.
9:51 - Scenic beauty of the Hawaiian Islands from the air.
10:03 - Description of Waikiki Beach and its hotels.
10:29 - Activities and free lessons offered by hotels, including hula dancing.
11:10 - Lessons in flower arranging and fashion shows at the hotels.
11:52 - Shopping for local crafts and souvenirs in Hawaii.
12:27 - Watching a man print Polynesian designs on fabrics.
13:02 - Fascination with the process of creating South Sea type costumes.
13:37 - Contagious joy and hospitality of the Hawaiian people.
14:30 - Participation in a Hawaiian picnic (luau) with professional entertainers.
15:23 - Fun and relaxation encouraged by the trade winds in Hawaii.
16:16 - Interest in volcanoes and a visit to the Big Island.
17:01 - Description of the active volcanoes and their geological significance.
18:11 - Visit to Puna and the aftermath of a recent eruption.
19:21 - Beautiful colors and steaming cinders at the top of a volcanic cone.
20:25 - Black sand beaches on the Big Island and their unique characteristics.
21:19 - Meeting a painter who creates art on black velvet.
22:00 - Road trip to Lahaina on Maui and its scenic beauty.
22:31 - Community fish pull (hilao) and the shared catch.
23:46 - Authentic luau with traditional Hawaiian dishes cooked in an underground oven (imu).
24:59 - Enjoying a luau at Don the Beachcomber's and various types of hula dances.
26:22 - Samoan knife dance and its thrilling performance.
27:11 - Blending of Pacific cultures in Hawaii.
27:49 - Endless fascination with Hawaii and its lasting impression.

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