Time is running out for aspiring contestants as enrollment for the prestigious Miss Heilala 2025/2026 pageant officially closes today.
Organisers are urging young Tongan women not to miss this opportunity to showcase their talent, intelligence, and cultural pride, declaring: “Don’t miss your chance to be part of this celebration of Tongan culture”.
While the official number of registrants remains undisclosed, several confident contestants have already announced their participation on social media, generating early excitement for the national competition.
Miss Racheal Guttenbeil is the reigning Miss Heilala 2024/2025.
Miss Guttenbeil, the current Miss Heilala 2024/2025, has seen her reign overshadowed by controversy stemming from the Miss Pacific 2024/2025 pageant in the Solomon Islands.
Despite placing second to Miss Samoa Litara Ieremia Allan, persistent allegations of vote-rigging have led many to believe Guttenbeil was the rightful winner.
As an entity of Tonga Tourism, the Miss Heilala pageant promotes Tonga domestically and abroad.
Beyond tourism, it also champions local charitable initiatives and community-driven development projects.
