In May, French Polynesia, where even the smallest island communities host their own beauty pageants, choose a new Miss Tahiti [1], a Miss Pirae [2], and a Miss Dragon [3]. The islands have seen a proliferation of pageants in recent years, including a “Miss Hinano [4],” named for a Tahitian beer, and a “Miss World Polynesia.” Fenua Blog has photographs and an interview [1] with Miss Tahiti 2007.
French Polynesia's Beauty Pageant Fever
· Written by Jennifer Brea
Categories: Oceania, Tahiti, Arts & Culture, Women & Gender