Pacific Girls Galleries Now

A multi-country initiative (funded by Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development) that uses creative platforms—such as music festivals, songwriting, and photography—to help girls express issues important to them, including human rights and self-confidence Miss Pacific Islands Pageant:

One of the most striking aspects of Pacific Girls Galleries is the way it showcases the traditional dress and adornment of Pacific Islander cultures. From the intricate tattoos of Samoa to the beautiful barkcloth of Papua New Guinea, each image provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific Islands. At the same time, the galleries also highlight the modernity and adaptability of Pacific Islander cultures, featuring images of women in contemporary fashion, makeup, and hairstyles. pacific girls galleries

"This is Gallery One: 'The Navigators,'" Moana said. "For fifty years, my grandmother traveled to every island nation—Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Rapa Nui, Hawai'i, Aotearoa. She brought blank leaves and asked each girl one question: 'What is your ocean?'" A multi-country initiative (funded by Pacific Women Shaping

He left his job at the auction house. He now lives on the motu, as the first male Keeper. Every week, a new leaf arrives by ocean canoe from a girl who has heard the legend. And every evening, he walks through the groves, listening to the ocean sing back their names. "This is Gallery One: 'The Navigators,'" Moana said

"What is this?" Leo whispered.