Miss Samoa 2018-19 Sonia Piva performs a siva dance overlay
Miss Samoa 2018-19 Sonia Piva performs a siva dance

Miss Samoa

Samoa's annual Miss Samoa Pageant is one of the biggest events on the national calendar.

Each year, a young woman is crowned as Miss Samoa after competing in a number categories including talent, best sarong, traditionally inspired wear and interview.

The winner of the pageant, which is dedicated to supporting opportunities for young Samoan women, travels to the Miss South Pacific Pageant. The winner also travels around Samoa visiting worthy organisations and highlighting important causes.

All of Samoa gets behind the pageant, particularly each contestant’s village which will put up decorations in honour of their local pageant representative.