A second Cruise Ship for October, the Volendam docked at Vuna Wharf in Nuku'alofa, this morning, 30 October, with 1840 people on board.
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Monday 30 October 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Thursday 26 October 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
P&O's Pacific Adventure cruise ship docked at Vuna Wharf, Nuku'alofa this morning, 26 October, bringing new faces into town.
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Friday 11 August 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Nuku’alofa greeted thousands of new faces arriving on the returning cruise ship, the Pacific Explorer which docked at Vuna Wharf today, 11 August.
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Wednesday 26 July 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A cruise ship, the Pacific Explorer docked the port at Vuna Wharf this morning, 25 July, four days after the Pacific Encounter departed.
Friday 7 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A local girl, Miss ‘Eua Masani, Sitita Hamilton Va’enuku (24) was crowned the Miss Heilala 2023 at midnight, last night during the Miss Heilala Ball at the Sir Sofele Hall in ‘Apifo’ou, Ma’ufanga.
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Thursday 6 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s traditional dances and costumes were on show at the Miss Heilala Tau‘olunga competition on Wednesday night, 5 July, at the Sir Sofele Kakala Hall, in Ma’ufanga.
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Wednesday 5 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Talent Quest, the fourth Miss Heilala judging event held on 4 July, at Sir Sofele Kakala Hall, Ma’ufanga, was received by an appreciative crowd.
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Wednesday 5 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Miss Heilala Contestants modestly displayed their natural beauty and physique during third judging event, modelling Sarong swim-wear, held on 4 July, at Sir Sofele Kakala Hall, Ma’ufanga.
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Wednesday 5 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Twelve Miss Heilala contestants made a colourful appearance for the Heilala crown, last night, 4 July, at Sir Sofele Kakala Hall at 'Apifo'ou Ma'ufanga. They started the evenings entertainment by modelling their Kiekie Creation.
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Tuesday 4 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Heilala Festival Parade attracted a flood of people into the capital today, during the public holiday for the official birthday of HM King Tupou VI (64), on 4 July.
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Thursday 29 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Twelve contestants vying for the Miss Heilala 2023 crown, made their first public appearance on 28 June, at Tanoa International Dateline Hotel, Nuku’alofa.
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Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tanaki Helu won the Best Chef of the Year contest, when he wowed judges with his main course, a honey glazed fish dish, during the second day of the Heilala Festival, in Nuku'alofa on 27 June.
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Tuesday 27 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Heilala festivities started with a Best Floral Arrangement competition on Monday, 26 June, at Ancient Tonga in Fangaloto, Tongatapu
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Saturday 24 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Miss Heilala Pageant 2023 opens on Monday 26 June, during with the Heilala Festival in Nuku’alofa Tonga. Nine contestants so far, have been introduced to the public.
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Saturday 17 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Miss Heilala 2019-22 Yehenara Soukop expressed her gratitude as she prepares to close her Miss Heilala chapter, after reigning for four years. Heilala Festival to be held on 26 June to 6 July, with the theme "Tonga my Kingdom."
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Saturday 17 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s Miss Galaxy Queen Pageant, a colourful annual event, marks its 30th anniversary this year, with a special showcase programme, from 9-14 July.
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Wednesday 14 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga will be among 155 countries and regions confirmed to participate at the 2025 Osaka World Expo.
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Thursday 25 May 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Drums were beating at the Liku'alofa Resort-Tofoa yesterday, 24 May, and kava flowed in a welcome for the first yacht rally to visit Tonga since the borders opened post-covid.
Wednesday 3 May 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Heilala Festival 2023 including the popular Miss Heilala Pageant returns in Nuku'alofa from 26 June to 7 July, after a three-years hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Monday 1 May 2023
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Auckland, New Zealand
The South Pacific Sailing Network Conference, “Reviving South Pacific Cruising” was held from 26-27 April 2023 at Orams Marine Boat Park in Auckland, New Zealand. The conference targeted marine authorities, individuals, organizations, and businesses involved with yachting around the South Pacific.
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