Miss Heilala Pageant, Contemporary Island Creations. Nuku'alofa, 4 July 2013.

Photos by Linny Folau

A South Pacific evening with colorful sarong wear, contemporary island creation and talent show by the seven Miss Heilala contestants entertained a large audience in the final judging events on July 4, before tonight’s Miss Heilala 2013-14 crowning.

The South Pacific evening, a highlight of the Miss Heilala Pageant, began with the girls in their unique contemporary island creation costumes followed by sarong wear and a talent competition.

The top four contestants in each category were announced. The overseas contestants are doing well, particularly Miss Appraxus Immigration NZ 2013 Rosemarie Fili, who has placed in all top four positions of five judging events from the pre-pageant interview, tau‘olunga and last night’s sarong, island creation and talent competitions.

Miss Victoria-Australia Angelique Iviiti, with Miss NZ Friendly Island Body Builders Association and THS Ex-Students Lita Mary Bloomfield have placed in four judging events.

The only local contestant Miss Ma Tonga, Teuila Telefoni, a crowd favorite with her entertaining personality, has placed in two judging events.

Top Four

For the island creation competition the top four (in random order) were Miss Horizon Sun Susitina Fakahafua, Miss Victoria-Australia, Miss Appraxus NZ and Miss NZ FIBBA and THS Ex-Students.

In the sarong competition were Miss Ma Tonga, Miss NZ FIBBA/THS Ex-Students, Miss Appraxus NZ and Miss Victoria-Australia, while Miss Ma Tonga, Miss Lady Maria Australia Helen Talipeau, Miss Appraxus NZ and Miss Victoria-Australia topped the talent contest.

Miss Heilala Pageant, Sarongs. Nuku'alofa, 4 July 2013.