Ten women are vying to be queen, but the Hiri Hanenamo quest …
Apr 29, 2022 · Each of the young women represents a traditional village, and they're competing to be named queen as part of the annual Hiri Moale Festival, a celebration of the history and culture of the Motu Koitabu people. The contestants and organisers say the pageant is a modern way to keep culture alive.
Hiri Hanenamo queen crowned - Post Courier
Mar 6, 2023 · The crowning of the Hiri Hanenamo queen is the highlight of the three-day Hiri Moale Festival annually held to celebrate the rich and unique cultures of the Motu Koita people such as the famous Hiri trade which they are well known for.
Meet the Hiri Queen - Issuu
The 2021 Hiri Hanenamo Queen, Raila English, says it’s the greatest honour to represent her people after winning the crown in February.
Miss Elevala crowned 2024 Hiri Hanenamo - NBC PNG
Mar 25, 2024 · 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.
10 Motu Koitabu beauties vie for crown - Post Courier
Mar 25, 2024 · A TOTAL of 10 young women from various Motu Koitabu villages contested the 2024 Hiri Hanenamo Queen during the 50th Hiri Moale Festival in NCD during the weekend.
Ten women are vying to be queen, but the Hiri Hanenamo… - inkl
Apr 29, 2022 · Each of the young women represents a traditional village, and they're competing to be named queen as part of the annual Hiri Moale Festival, a celebration of the history and culture of the Motu Koitabu people. The contestants and organisers say the pageant is a modern way to keep culture alive.
Hiri Moale celebrates 50 years: Festival names new Hiri Hanenamo
Mar 25, 2024 · HISTORY repeated itself last night when Elevala village’s Henao Heni was crowned the 50th Hiri Hanenamo, five decades after the entrant from Elevala was crowned as inaugural queen in 1972.
Hane-Namo Crowning - YouTube
Feb 14, 2022 · Raila Enghlish of Pari village contesting for the 2021 Hiri Hanenamo has been crowned the 2021 Hiri Queen. ...more. After going through two days of judging, the Hiri Moale Festival...
2024 Hiri Moale Festival - Skerah
Mar 23, 2024 · Then 19 year old Rere David from Tatana was crowned The 2008 Hiri Hanenamo Queen. A staggering 23 young ladies contested the Hiri Queen title. March 23, 2024 at 8:43 am
Hiri Moale Festival in Port Moresby: an inside look
Sep 23, 2024 · Today, the crowning of the Hiri Queen in the Hiri Hanenamo Quest is an addition that represents the wife of the first expedition’s leader who sighted the returning boats on the horizon and announced their arrival. Henao Heni from Elavala village has been crowned as the 2024 Hiri Queen.