Maori reception to T.R.H. Duke and Duchess of York, Rotorua, New Zealand, 28.2.1927

Panoramic view looking over Arawa Park where Maori women are performing a poi dance for the Duke and Duchess of York. Other groups of Maori performers are waiting on a field in front of a crowded grandstand far left, with a smaller grandstand to the right. Members of a military band are seated on the left of steps decorated with palm fronds leading up to the grandstand. Three large marquees are seen across the centre right of the image. There is a row of press photographers standing up on the edge of the main grandstand. Crowds of spectators line the field, with police at intervals. Taken by Robert Percy Moore.

Source of descriptive information - Title and date from similar images taken by R P Moore

Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - 14 14 14 [in list formation]

Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 130.0 cm