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Fijian warriors, once the scourge of the south Pacific, are smiling and easy-going hosts these days - except when ythey get in the mood for their cere(...)
Fijian warriors, once the scourge of the south Pacific, are smiling and easy-going hosts these days - except when ythey get in the mood for their cere(...)

Fijian warriors, once the scourge of the south Pacific, are smiling and easy-going hosts these days - except when ythey get in the mood for their cere(...)

Date10/1/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fijian warriors; once the scourge of the south Pacific; are smiling and easy-going hosts these days - except when ythey get in the mood for their ceremonial spear or club dancer. Then; as you can see; they look as formidable as ever. The dances are one of the reasons that tourism is booming on their islands.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117203F
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