Ms Korosaya paid an emotional tribute to those who stood behind her long before she stepped onto the Hibiscus stage.
07 Sep
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Rariqi Turner
Ms Korosaya paid tribute to the generations of women who had carried the Hibiscus crown before her.
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Inoke Rabonu
Ms Qereqeretabua never imagined nursing school would lead her to the festival stage.
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Joseph Balolo
Ms Latianara took centre stage during iTaukei Night, winning the Best Traditional-Inspired Attire title.
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Kritika Chand
Alisi Rabukawaqa says the festival gives young women opportunities to advocate for their communities and create meaningful change.
Liebling Marlow, crowned Miss Hibiscus at 18 in 1956, finally receives the crown she never got during her reign.
At 92, former Miss Hibiscus Mary Nelson recalls how winning the 1958 crown helped build her confidence before she left Fiji to study paediatrics.
Ms Newton initially joined as the events manager’s personal assistant before taking on responsibility for coordinating volunteers.
Kaneta Naimatau
Ms Koroi entered the festival to confront her own fear of public speaking, putting herself on one of Suva’s biggest public stages to build her confidence.