The contestants, who are aged between 19 to 23 years old come from Tonga, United States and New Zealand.
The Miss Heilala pageant is the highlight of the two-week Heilala Festival which begins on Monday, June 26.
A variety of events are scheduled with a ‘Chef of the Year’ competition opening the festivities.
Other events include Tradition and Tongan Night, Tonga’s Got Talent Quest, Cultural Dance Competition for schools, Cultural Singing Competition, Gospel services, Heilala Block Party and an International Food Festival.