The ‘mother of all festivals’ the Miss Hibiscus Festival, is making its return after five years, since it was last held in 2018.

Special Administrator for the Suva City Council, and Chair of the Hibiscus Standing Committee – Opetaia Ravai says, the festival will focus solely on the glamour of what the Hibiscus festival was known for, back in the day.

The festival will only include the Queens category this year.

The Hibiscus Festival will be held at the heart of Suva – taking place at the refurbished Ratu Sukuna Park and the Suva Foreshore respectively.

The Hibiscus Committee is hoping to revive the 68 year old festival and bring back the glamour and excitement of the past years.

Officiating at the Media Launch of the Festival, Acting Minister for Local Government Filimoni Vossarogo says the Pageant will celebrate Fiji’s unique culture and values.

The Miss Hibiscus this year will only have one category, and that is the Queens category.

This significant change is part of the vision to bring back the 68 year old history of the pageant.

The official programs will be launched in the coming weeks, which will highlight all lineup of events, including performances, and showcases that will promote Suva’s creativity, the SME’s, retailers, fashion designers, food establishments, and cultural heritage.

The Hibiscus Festival will be held from the 31 August-7 September this year.