Fantastic Miss Heilala island creations [1]
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thursday, July 4, 2019 - 23:28. Updated on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 - 18:53.
Photos by Linny Folau and Eleanor Gee
Miss Makahokovalu, Miss ‘Alovili Home Australia, and Miss Tonga Tourism, Miss Heilala Island Creation event. 3 July 2019.
Fantastic island creations and colourful sarongs were showcased on Wednesday night July 3, during the 2019 Miss Heilala Pageant, at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall.
The 25 contestants wore unique island creations made from local materials including fine woven mats, tapa cloth, coconut fibre and shells, pandanus and seashells.
In another appearance to a cheering crowd, the contestants modeled colourful sarongs.
The six finalists with the most outstanding island creations in random order were:
Finalists for Island Creation
- Miss Makahokovalu- Seletute Kinikini
- Miss Apraxus Radio Waves of the Pacific- Tangi ‘a Tonga Latu
- Miss S&S Trading USA- Yehenara Soukop
- Miss Langakali ‘o e Vai ko Puna 2019- Peti Na’a Lotamo
- Miss Tonga Tourism- Denise Hafoka
- Miss ‘Alovili Home Australia- Melefifita Percilla ‘Alovili
Finalists for Sarong Wear
- Miss Apraxus/Ngutulei Bar and Restaurant- Kieoma Lavulo
- Miss Apraxus Radio Waves of the Pacific- Tangi ‘a Tonga Latu
- Miss S&S Trading USA- Yehenara Soukop
- Miss Makafeke Resort- Arden Fatai
- Miss Langakali ‘o e Vai ko Puna 2019- Peti Na’a Iotamo
- Miss Tonga Tourism- Denise Hafoka
Tourism [7]