Heilala Fesitival July 2011

When: Jul 2011 (annual)
Where: Tongatapu

Tongatapu stages the Heilala Festival to coincide with Crown Prince Tupouto'a's birthday on 12 July. The event is named after the national flower, which also blooms around this time. Visitors enjoy parades, parties, concerts, sporting events and beauty pageants.

The festival is famous for its Miss Heilala competition, which sees the winners of various sponsored rounds competing in a prestigious grand final.

Website: In time you will find full details posted for the Heilala Festival 2011 on Tonga Visitors' Bureau Website