🌺 Miss Heilala Pageant Orientation✨Heilala Festival 🇹🇴 Kingdom of Tonga

✨ MISS HEILALA 2026 ORIENTATION ✨ The 15 Miss Heilala 2026 contestants drew their Order of Appearance and Interview Topics during the Orientation Programme. The draw sets the stage for the contestants individual interviews where they will showcase their knowledge, confidence, critical thinking and perspectives on a range of important local, regional and global issues. Order of Appearance & Interview Topics: Contestant 1. Miss Tali Ki Fisi – Mele Kafoatu Vilingia Maafu | Sports Contestant 2. Miss Tikaway Creations 2026 – Meleane Pulotufietau Brown | Domestic Violence Contestant 3. Miss Ministry of Infrastructure – Larila Veronica Tuiniua Ngalu | Education Contestant 4. Miss Ananaa USA – Rachel Riann Reed | Technology Contestant 5. Miss 'Eua Tourism – Petiola Samanta Tongiasi Pola Jr Siua Masila | Preservation of Indigenous Culture Contestant 6. Miss S&S USA 2026 – Lavalava E Kakala Hingoa Rigel Hadar 'Esau | Climate Change Contestant 7. Miss Ha'apai Tourism – Maria Stella Koinonia Kaihea | Youth Unemployment Contestant 8. Miss Masani Connect – Ministry of Tourism – Tekifaiva 'Ihakau Tu'itavake | Drug Trafficking Contestant 9. Miss Tonga Australia 2026 – Anitiveniana Talia'uli | Labour Shortages in Pacific Countries Due to Seasonal Employment Schemes Contestant 10. Miss Apraxus NZ 2026 – Kathleen Monica Soana Vaeatangitau | Tourism Contestant 11. Miss Lady Maria Tonga Australia – Silia Sitoafa Matelau | Digital Safety & Cyberbullying Among Youth Contestant 12. Miss Likualofa Resort – Melelupe Ongosia Piutau Tongi | Cost of Living & Inflation in the Pacific Islands Contestant 13. Miss Vava'u Tourism 2026 – Siutaisa Funaki | Health Contestant 14. Miss Kingdom of Tonga – The Friendly Islands – Cristy 'Ofa Mei 'Okalani Makitalena Masima | Political Conflict and Its Effects on Fuel Supply and the Economy Contestant 15. Miss Tonga Tourist Association – Sepiuta Malamala | Mental Health We congratulate all contestants and wish them the very best as they continue their Miss Heilala 2026 journey. We look forward to witnessing their insights, leadership and passion as they represent their sponsors and communities with pride. Miss Heilala Pageant Orientation 🌺 Heilala Festival Tanoa Hotel, Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Kingdom of Tonga. 🇹🇴 25th June, 2026.