As the Miss Pacific Islands pageant ramps up in Fiji, The Pacific looks at the pageant's evolution. They have evolved from ‘male-gaze’ competitions into spaces of empowerment. Pacific women wear their cultures with pride, challenge old stereotypes, and redefine what beauty means in our region. But controversies still linger with accusations of bullying, colourism and rigging. You can catch The Pacific's full documentary on Pacific pageants: https://www.facebook.com/reel/819628950948349 | ABC Pac