GAPA Runway 2025: Myths and Legends
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Originating in 1988 as an underground house party for LGBTQ+ Asian & Pacific Islanders, Runway was a chance for our community to gather in safety, solidarity, and celebration to crown new GAPA Royalty as representatives of GAPA and the QTAPI community.
The event has grown to become widely recognized as one of the longest continuously running QTAPI pageants, drawing celebrity judges from all over the world. As generations of contestants have battled it out through rounds of fashion, talent, and Q&As, Runway has always stayed true to its roots.
Encouraged by over three decades of community tradition, we boldly look towards the next chapters of Runway as it continues to celebrate and include all facets of our community, welcoming Mx GAPA, Miss GAPA and Mister GAPA titleholders into new generations of GAPA Royalty.
The event has grown to become widely recognized as one of the longest continuously running QTAPI pageants, drawing celebrity judges from all over the world. As generations of contestants have battled it out through rounds of fashion, talent, and Q&As, Runway has always stayed true to its roots.
Encouraged by over three decades of community tradition, we boldly look towards the next chapters of Runway as it continues to celebrate and include all facets of our community, welcoming Mx GAPA, Miss GAPA and Mister GAPA titleholders into new generations of GAPA Royalty.
About GAPA:
GAPA envisions a powerful queer and transgender Asian and Pacific Islander (QTAPI) community that is seen, heard, and celebrated. Our mission is to unite our families and allies to build a community through advocacy, inclusion and love.
In 2021, with a unanimous vote from the board and overwhelming support from the membership, the organization renamed itself to the GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance to commit ourselves to greater inclusion of the full spectrum of the GLBTQ+ community.
GAPA is a 501(c)(4) non profit social welfare organization. Our new affiliate, GAPA Fund, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on funding cultural activities and the arts.
In 2021, with a unanimous vote from the board and overwhelming support from the membership, the organization renamed itself to the GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance to commit ourselves to greater inclusion of the full spectrum of the GLBTQ+ community.
GAPA is a 501(c)(4) non profit social welfare organization. Our new affiliate, GAPA Fund, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on funding cultural activities and the arts.
For more information, visit www.gapa.org/runway
