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Heilala Festival to begin June 30 [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 21:26.  Updated on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 17:59.

Tonga’s annual Heilala Festival is set to begin in Nuku’alofa on June 30 with events to July 12 under a theme ‘My Kingdom, My Home’.

A tentative program was released by the Ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Labour today for the two-week program at the town square in the CBD.

It begins with a "Tonga’s Got Talent" competition, followed by cultural dance competitions and a Heilala Block Party.

The highlight of the event is the 2014 Miss Heilala Pageant from July 7-11 with the interview, talent, sarong and island creation competitions.

The festival ends with a float parade on Saturday, July 12.

Meanwhile, it is understood the celebration of HM King Tupou VI’s birthday marked on July 4 will be held in Vava’u this year.

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