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Melissa Maykin, Inga Stünzner and Hilda Wayne for Sistas, Let's Talk 

Meet the LGBTQI Pacific Islanders overcoming a 'colonial mindset' and 'narrative of shame' to embrace their true selves

Kalisito says vakasalewalewa play important roles in everyday Fijian life.  (Supplied: Kalisito Biaukula )

From an early age, Kalisito Biaukula stood out as the "loudest, wildest, craziest, most androgynous" child in what was a very traditional Fijian family.

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