Hawai'i, U.S.A.
Hawai'i Day : June 27, 1988
Agreement to participate : 13 May 1987
Commissioner - Mr Thom McGarvey
Pavilion : Located in USA Pavilion
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The common surfing culture between Australia and Hawai'i was explored in this pavilion, along with static photo montages and audio-visual displays.

The development of the surf board in the 20th century was explored through various surfboards on display, as well as the board used by famous Hawai'ian surfer Duke Kahanamoku.  





 Duke Kahanamoku - the man credited with teaching Australians how to master the waves in 1915

Images: [R] Entrance to the Hawai'i Pavilion was located within the U.S.A. Pavilion
[L] Illuminated models of the islands of Hawai'i featured with this model of Duke Kahananmoku, who is credited with teaching Australians how to master the waves during his visit to Australia in 1915

Images Courtesy of the McGreevy Collection

Entrance to the Hawai'i, USA Pavilion at World Expo '88, Brisbane



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