Pan Am Airlines Mexico & Central America Holiday Travelogue Movie Costa Rica 85724 (1968)

Synopsis

This 1968 color film travelogue “Fiesta! A Central American Holiday” by Pan Am was written by Lee R. Bobker, nominated for his documentaries, and produced by Vision Associates. A map highlights the seven countries of Central America (:08-:49). The film begins with a Carnival parade. Colorful flags, floats, painted people, clowns, dancers, and drummers pass the camera (:50- 2:14 ). Villagers come to pray and swing incense at Santo Tomas Church and bring their items, including blankets, wood, and produce, to sell at the market in Chichicastenango, Guatemala ( 2:50 - 4:40 ). Moorish architecture can be seen on the Sagrada Familia Church, Uruguay. Shown are altars made of gold ( 4:41 - 4:56 ). Church spires and a statue of Jesus are shown. A modern building has raised carved images on it ( 4:57 - 5:15 ). Strange-looking figures decorate clay bowls and objects ( 5:16 - 5:56 ). A mariachi band serenades a couple at a restaurant ( 5:57 - 6:35 ). Shown up close are two red parrots and orchids ( 7:08 - 7:35 ). Copan, Honduras, is an ancient Maya city. Shown are the ruins, including the Temple of the Hieroglyphic Stairway, and elaborately carved stones ( 7:42 - 8:34 ). In El Salvador, a weaver quickly works the loom ( 8:35 - 9:00 ). Doll makers in Ilobasco make miniature clay figures ( 9:01 - 9:53 ). A man colorfully paints an oxcart in Sarchi, Costa Rica. A young woman’s equally colorful sequined top is shown ( 9:54 - 10:28 ). Folk dancers perform in elaborate lace, silver, and gold…

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Running time

26 minutes

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Ephemeral Films

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