Tonga’s Miss Galaxy Queen Pageant, a colourful annual event, marks its 30th anniversary this year, with a special showcase, from 9-14 July.

The Pageant resumes, like all other public events, after a hiatus due to the pandemic.

It is organised by the Tonga Leitis Association under this year's theme, 'To serve with integrity and to lead with love, protect minorities and diverse communities from violence and injustice’.

The judging events will start on the evening of 12-13 July for: A hat creation in red, Recycled wear, Talent quest, Condom creation, Sarong creation, Evening gown, and Stage interview, before the crowning of the Miss Galaxy 2023-2024 and prize winners.

The 30^th Miss Galaxy Queen Ball will be held at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall on Friday night, 14 July.

Program

Saturday, 8 July

- Final of the Ari'i 'o e Hau Netball Tournament 2023

Sunday, 9 July

10:00am - Contestant's Sunday Service at (St Paul's Anglican Church)

1:00pm - Miss Galaxy Contestants 30th Anniversary Luncheon, TBC

6:00pm - Gospel Choir Evening with Churches Youth at Digi Square

Monday, 10 July

10:00am Contestants visit with gifts to Hu'atolitoli Prison, Alonga Adult Disabled Centre and the Children's Ward at Vaiola Hospital

8:00pm - Former Miss Galaxy Queen & Contestant's Cultural Night (TOP Restaurant)

Tuesday, 11 July

9:00am - TLA 2^nd National Human Right Consultation (TBC)

Wednesday, 12 July

6:30pm - First Night of the Miss Galaxy Queen Pageant 2023 with the Hat Creation in Red, Recycled Wear, Talent Quest

Thursday, 13 July 

6:30pm - Final night of the pageant to include a Condom Creation, Sarong Creation, Evening Gown & Stage Interview

- Crowning of the Miss Galaxy 2023-2024 and other prize winners 

Friday, 14 July

6:00pm - Closing Ball of the 30^th Miss Galaxy (theme: Mother of all Colours) at Queen Salote Memorial Hall