| TIBET (aka ROAD TO HIMALAYAS) The Governor inspects rubber plantation in Assam, and tribes perform ceremonial dance. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7073 |
| Catalog #: | 58967 | |
| Clip Number: | 58967-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NSP 428 | |
| Timecode: | 01:23:26 - 01:25:00 | |
| Location: | Assam, India | |
| Year Shot: | 1944 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/DANCE: Ethnic / Cultural FARMING: Rubber FASHION: Ethnic / Cultural LOCATIONS/ASIA: India | |
| Description: | TIBET (aka ROAD TO HIMALAYAS) The Governor inspects rubber plantation in Assam, and tribes perform ceremonial dance. Assam, India. Camera pans across rubber trees. M/S as the Governor inspects the plantation at Assam. M/S of His Excellency Chief Wangeer (?) on a horse. C/U of him in ornate hat. M/S's of ladies from the tribe. Although the location is India, the native people look Tibetian. M/S as Governor is presented with traditional sword in ceremony. C/U young prince, M/S of his retinue. Various shots as the locals practise archery then perform ceremonial dance in various costumes. M/S as they twist on flexible bamboo rope. | |
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