Adi Senikau Pageant.
The Haus of Khameleon is the official custodian of the Adi Senikau Pageant.
Celebrating over a decade of the Adi Senikau Pageant.
For over a decade, we have proudly spearheaded the Adi Senikau Pageant from the year 2010 through to 2018, diligently working alongside the esteemed Hibiscus Events Group Inc. as part of Fiji’s largest and most celebrated festival, the annual Hibiscus Festival. In the year 2019, the Adi Senikau Pageant took a significant step forward by registering legally as an independent event, ensuring the protection of its autonomy and the ability to operate independently, all while being organized under the careful guardianship of the Haus of Khameleon.
Celebration of Diversity
The Adi Senikau provides a platform for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals, as well as gay men who cross-dress. It has evolved to specifically focus on transgender women.
Community support: The event serves a greater purpose beyond just a pageant. It is a fundraiser with a goal of creating a community hub and safe house for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly homeless trans youth.
International participation: The pageant is unique in the Pacific for including transgender women from other countries in the region, such as the Cook Islands, Samoa, and Tonga.
Advocacy and awareness: Contestants use the platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ issues. For instance, in 2014, a contestant advocated for the inclusion of gay people in climate change discussions, arguing they are a vulnerable group. A "Research Topic Judging" category was also introduced in 2019 to focus on intersectional issues.
Overcoming opposition: The pageant has faced attempts to shut it down by those who consider it immoral, but it has persisted and remained visible. The event was held independently by the Haus of Khameleon starting in 2019.
Adi Senikau Pageant 2019
Venue: Suva Civic Center Auditorium
The 2019 Adi Senikau was won by Amara DeLonCrayn, who also took home awards for Best Research Topic and Best Talent.
Transgender Day of Remembrance: In 2019, the pageant was staged during Transgender Awareness Month. A candlelight vigil was held during the event on Transgender Day of Remembrance to commemorate a transgender victim of murder.
