Five finalists for Miss Heilala Tau'olunga [1]
Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 17:34. Updated on Friday, July 7, 2017 - 09:14.
Tonga’s traditional dancing and costumes were on show at the Miss Heilala Tau’olunga contest on Wednesday night, 5 July at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall in Nuku'alofa.
The top five dancers out of 16 contestants were named in random order with the winner to be crowned on Friday night July 7, as well as best tau’olunga costume.
The winner of the Miss Heilala Tau’olunga is expected to perform at half time during the ‘Ikale Tahi vs Flying Fijians Match on Saturday, July 8 at Teufaiva Outdoor Stadium.
The tau'olunga is the third judging event of the pageant.
Miss Tau’olunga finalists:
- Miss Hideaway Resort (Mele Ngahe)
- Miss Lady Maria Australia (Lilian Paea)
- Miss Loumaile Lodge (Lilipeti Manu)
- Miss Appraxus NZ (Ophelia Kava)
- Miss S&S USA Store (Linga Tamo'ua)