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Fantastic island costumes on show at Miss Heilala [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Friday, July 7, 2017 - 15:54.  Updated on Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 11:26.

Photos by Linny Folau

Miss Tuitui Fashion, Island Creation, Nuku'alofa, 7 July 2017.

Miss Tonga Tourism, Island Creation, Nuku'alofa, 6 July 2017.

Creative and dramatic island creations and colourful sarongs were showcased last night 6 July, during the final judging events of the 2017 Miss Heilala Pageant, at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall.

The 16 contestants wore unique island creations made from local materials, including coconut shells and firbre, dry and green coconut leaves, tapa cloth, fine woven mats, pandanusand shiny sea shells.

In a second appearance to a cheering crowd, the contestants modelled colourful sarongs, twisted up into very unflattering swimwear.

The five finalists with the most outstanding island creations and top points for sarongs, in random order, were:

Finalists for Island Creation

        1. Miss Tonga Tourism (Margarita Havea)

        2. Miss Bou's Sport (Melesiu Ula)

        3. Miss Keiutu (Margot Vrana)

        4. Miss Tuitui Fashion (Titania Matekuolava)

        5. Miss Apraxus NZ (Ophelia Kava)

Finalists for Sarong Wear

        1. Miss Keiutu (Margot Vrana)

        2. Miss Lady Maria Australia (Lilian Paea)

        3. Miss Tuitui Fashion (Titania Matekuolava)

        4. Miss Appraxus NZ (Ophelia Kava)

        5. Miss S&S USA Store (Linga Tamo'ua)

The winners and the new Miss Heilala will be announced tonight, Friday July 7 during the Miss Heilala Ball.

Sarong Wear, from left, Miss Sustainable Tourism Development, Miss Mate Ma’a Tonga, Miss Tuitui Fashion, Miss Tonga Tourism and Miss Bou’s Fashion, Nuku'alofa, 6 July 2017.

Sarong Wear, from left, Miss Lady Maria Australia, Miss Hideaway Resort, Miss Keiutu, Miss Catering Professionals, and Miss Bou's Sports, Nuku'alofa, 6 July 2017.

Sarong wear, from left, Miss Apraxus Immigration NZ, Miss Loumaile Lodge, Miss Taina's Place, Miss Havelu Park and Miss 'Eua, Nuku'alofa, 6 July 2017.

Mis S+S US Store, Island Creation. Suliana's Dance Academy performs at the Heilala Pageant. Nuku'alofa, 6 July 2017.
Miss Loumaile Lodge, Island Creation, Nuku'alofa, 7 July 2017.
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