Tonga Aotearoa Promoters Association (TAPA) sent two contenders from New Zealand to participate in the Miss Heilala Beauty Pageant 2013, it has been confirmed.
Miss Neomai Tangikina Tuitupou 22 of Kolomot'ua , 3rd contestant will represent Miss Nuku'alofa club and F.I.B.B.A New zealand along with Miss Lilio Lavenda Soodwill Sikei 9 from Kolonga, Kolovai as Miss Tau'olunga Junior. Tu’itupou is currently a student of Auckland University studying Business and Tourism
Miss Lita Mary Bloomfield 21 from Lakepa, Nukunuku , 2nd contestant will represent Miss Digicel Tonga High School 65/66 Anniversary New Zealand along with Miss Ilaisaane Fineanganofo Tuipulotu 9 of Kolomotu'a, Tofoa as Miss Tau’olunga Junior. Bloomfield is a student at Auckland University
Fuifuilupe Manuha’apai from TAPA told Kaniva News they send the girls together with Tongan body builders representatives FIBBA as a joint effort of the Association with some of the Tonga High School Alumni in preparation for the Tonga High School’s 65/66th Double Anniversary Celebration that begins on July 3.
The 65/66 anniversary coincide with the Heilala Week festival and they planned the initiative to help boost the morale and entertainment in both festivities, Fuifuilupe said.
The New Zealand Immigration Appraxus also registered the 1st contestant Miss Rosemarie Fili 22 of Leimatu'a Vava'u, Hala'ovave Tongatapu now residing in Hamilton and a post graduate student at the University of Waikato as Miss Immigration Apraxus .
The 4th contestant is Miss Horizon Sun represented by Miss Susitina Malia Fakahafua 22 from Tatakamotonga, Fua'amotu, Ha'apai and Vava'u. Tina is a graduate of the University of Friends with a Bachelor of Science in Phycology and Counselling. Tina is currently in Tonga as part of her final internship with local NGO serving children and families.
The 5th contestant is Miss Victoria Australia represented by Miss Angelique Amour Iviiti from Fu'amotu and Mangaia Rarotonga.
Kaniva News understands Tonga Miss Heilala committee is expecting up to more than 10 contestants to compete for the Miss Heilala 2013 title.
Tonga’s biggest annual festival which features parade, procession, beauty pageant and music competition began today June 24.
