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Six vie for Miss Pacific Islands crown [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - 20:11

The reigning Miss Pacific Islands, Matauaina Toomalatai (fourth from left) with contestants at the No Pelesitiki Campaign launch of replacement bags, Epworth Hall, Nuku'alofa. 26 November 2018.

Six Pacific Islands contestants are in Nuku’alofa to compete for the crown on November 29-30, at the 'Atele Indoor Stadium.

They are Miss Papua New Guinea, Leoshina Mercy Kariha; Miss Samoa, Sonia Piva; Miss American Samoa, Magalita Johnson; Miss Tuvalu, Emelipelesa Panapa; Miss Tonga, Kalolaine Funganitao and Miss Cook Islands, Lydia Simonis.

The reigning Miss Pacific Islands Matauaina Toomalatai comes from American Samoa.

Held under a theme “Pasifiki Masani” meaning Magnificent Pacific, the judging events starts with a sarong, talent and traditional attire event on Thursday night, November 29.

The crowning will be held during a ball on Friday night, November 30 at the 'Atele Indoor Stadium.

Meanwhile, contestants have been attending various local events prior to the pagent competition.

Miss Pacific Islands contestants with members of the Tonga National Youth Congress, No Pelesitiki campaign replacement bags launch, Nuku'alofa. 26 November 2018.
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