Mahu or rae-raes: The Third Sex of Polynesia

[cham]

Chanced upon this while reading Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations. The only decent pic is in the book, but here is more information:

http://lovesickbilly.wordpress.com/2008/03/28/the-third-sex-of-french-polynesia/

http://www.galva108.org/thirdgender.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fa%27afafine

Any more pics / info would be appreciated.

Cham

[Bionca]

Interesting stuff.. particularly in the second link. Thanks for the info!! :respect:

[cham]

Here are the pics from the book (shot on my lousy camera phone).

Cham

[fatjeffrey]

mmm tasty! interesting read :P

[kraken111]

Appreciate the subject matter.....Have a Nice Day:turnon: