Miss Heilala Pageant 2023 opens on Monday 26 June, during with the Heilala Festival in Nuku’alofa Tonga. The Miss Heilala 2023 theme is: Tonga my Kingdom

Nine contestants so far, have been introduced to the public via Miss Heilala Pageant's Facebook page.

Contestants
1. Miss Senis Online Boutique Australia, Petiola Makatu’u
2. Miss Fia Dance Academy, Halamehi Tuimana
3. Miss Tuitui Fashion, Sabne Lata Ma’ilei
4. Miss S&S USA, Manila Graceann Ma’ake
5. Miss Malo E Lelei Travel, Loketi Serenity Mahoni
6. Miss Lady Maria Australia, Natialee Mahe
7. Miss Lady Maria Tonga Australia, Angaefonu Angelina Uhatafe
8. Miss Brilliant Star Silapeluua, Lata ‘I Tu’a Tau Naeata
9. Miss Bou’s Fashion, Mele Lu’isa Meredith

Heilala program:

Contestants will take part in an Orientation and photo phoot to be held  on Wednesday morning 28 June, at the Tanoa International Hotel.

The first judging event will be a pre-pageant interview, at 10:00am Monday 3 July, at Fa’onelua Convention Center. Followed by the second judging event: Kiekie Creation; and the third judging event: Sarong Wear, 6:30pm at Heilala Village.

The fourth judging event will be a Talent competition, 6:30pm on Tuesday 4 July, at Heilala Village.

The fifth judging event will be the Tau’olunga competition, 6:30pm on Wednesday 5 July, at Heilala Village.

The final event will be the Heilala Grand Ball and Crowning, at 7:00pm Thursday 6 July, at Heilala Village.