1970 Press Photo Fiji warriors practice spear dance for independence ceremony

Hundreds of Fiji warriors practice spear dance Thursday in preparation for ceremonies on Saturday that will mark the independence of the South Pacific islands after 96 years of British rule. The islands are to become a Dominion Saturday and Britain's Prince Charles will be among the guests when the former colony assumes Dominion status.

Photo is dated 1970.

Photo measures 9.25 x 8 inches.