Miss Elevala crowned 2024 Hiri Hanenamo

Monday, 25 March 2024, 1:54 pm

Henao Heni- Miss Elevala crowned the 2024 Hiri Hanenamo (Edward Passam: NBC)

The three days of spectacular cultural performances and singsings of the 50th Hiri Moale Festival concluded last night with Miss Elevala crowned the 2024 Hiri Hanenamo.

Henao Heni will be the Cultural Ambassador for the Motu Koita Assembly and its people.

Of the 10 participants proudly representing each of their villages, Heni stood out to be selelcted the 2024 Queen.

Runner up for this prestigious event was awarded to Miss Maragaret Ali of Pari village.

As the top contender Miss Elevala walked away with a K10,000 Education scholarship sponsored by Digicel PNG, K5000 cash prize, and a return ticket to Fiji.

The Hetura or friendship award was given to Mabata Paul of Kirakira village.