Nine contestants register for Miss Heilala Pageant [1]
Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 20:09. Updated on Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 20:25.
Nine Miss Heilala contestants have registered to take part in the pageant to be held July 1-7 in Nuku’alofa. The contestants who are 19 - 23 years old come from Tonga, United States and New Zealand.
The Miss Heilala contestants are:
- Miss Apraxus Immigration NZ 2017 – Ophelia Kilitili Kava (23)
- Miss Bou’s Fashion 2017 – Kilisitina Uikelotu Pine (23)
- Miss Bou’s Sports – Melesiu Jasmine Fale Ula (19)
- Miss Keiutu – Vrana Margot ‘Ofa-ki-latai (19)
- Miss Loumaile Lodge – Lilipeti Kathy Alla Sally Manu (20)
- Miss S&S USA Store – Linga Tamoua (20)
- Miss Sustainable Tourism Development – Tu’ipulotu Sia ‘I Lomipeau (20)
- Miss Tonga Tourism - Margarita Vaselina ‘Ana Fehoko Havea (22)
- Miss Tuitui Fashion – Titania Tiara Monic Matekuolava (23)
The contestants will meet next week for orientation on 27 June 2017 before their first judging event on 3 July.
The Miss Heilala pageant is the highlight of the two week Heilala Festival which runs from 26 June to 9 July 2017.
A variety of events are scheduled with a ‘Chef of the Year’ competition opening the festivities next Monday.
Other events include the Tonga’s Got Talent Quest, Cultural Dance Competition for schools, Cultural Singing Competition, Heilala Block Party, and an International Food Festival.
The reigning Miss Heilala Laura Lauti is expected to attend the pageant events.