The Fakaleitis of Tonga
Tonga’s Fakaleitis are men who live their lives as women. They “perform tasks such as household duties, work in the fields with other women, dress as women, and offer sex to men”
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Pacific
Shopping in Tahiti: Pareu
Pareu’s are beautiful simple dresses worn by Tahiti’s tribes men and women. Their colourful dyes often depict the beauty of the islands, lush foliage and rainbows of vibrant colours.
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Travel Writers: Fijian Initiation Rites
Wendy Hughes cements new friendships by sharing a traditional kava bowl in Fiji.
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Venice of the Pacific: Nan Madol
The most famous of all the archaeological sites in the Federated States of Micronesia is Nan Madol on Pohnpei Island
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Cracking Coconuts and Beauty Queens: Tahiti’s Heiva Festival
Costumes are intrical to the Heiva experience, taking their lead from traditional tribes garments.
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