‘It’s part of our culture’: Being fa’afafine in Hawke’s Bay

“I was scared to come here and be bullied. I didn't expect there would be this much of a community here in the Bay.” Sina did not expect to find more of a Pasifika Rainbow community in Hastings than she did living in Melbourne. Subscribe to Re: bit.ly/subscribe-re
Together with her mentor Annie and the other sisters of Teine o le Apu, they show how you don’t need to be in a big city to thrive and find your people as a Rainbow person.
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[@charis808]

As a trans woman who grew up surrounded by hate and disgust, it makes my heart so happy to see this.
Even in Hawai'i where we have the concept of mahu, the unrelenting effects of colonization have caused society to forget that mahu have a unique identity and deserve respect.

[@LamarDandre]

Exactly! Well said.

[@lamidebengek7760]

much love Sisters from the Mariana Islands 🫶🏼🥰

[@andyb6642]

Well that was super cute 🥰