Gays in leis

Snap shots from the Fafswag Ball.

Pinned pieces of tinfoil bend hair into zig zags for this House of PRISM contestant. Photo RNZ Daniela Maoate-Cox.

A small selection of the House of PRISM's makeup. Photo RNZ Daniela Maoate-Cox

Moe laga's make up is done in Te Puke Otara community hall's kitchen. Photo RNZ Daniela Maoate-Cox.

Moe Laga (far left) at the judges table at the Fafswag Ball. Photo RNZ Daniela Maoate-Cox.

Fafswag ball contestant. Photo supplied.

House of PRISM contestant Isha, made her own costume for the Fantasy category. Photo supplied.

House of Prism prepare backstage behind temporary paper walls. Photo RNZ Daniela Maoate-Cox.

Polytypical contestant at the Fafswag Ball. Photo supplied.

Part of the duties for House mother and programme coordinator, Peter Williams, is feeding the House of PRISM team. Photo RNZ Daniela Maoate-Cox.

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