Hibiscus Festival officially underway, vote for your favourite contestant by texting their initials to 812

The Miss Hibiscus Festival 2025 is officially underway, and the public can now vote for their favorite contestants by texting their initials to 812.

Speaking at the official launch of the festival today, Hibiscus Festival coordinator Ellen Whippy-Knight says each text vote costs 99 cents, with the initiative proudly supported through a collaboration between the Hibiscus Committee and Vodafone.

Text voting opened yesterday during the festival's official launch at the Civic Centre in Suva, marking the beginning of a week-long celebration of culture, community, and youth empowerment.

Held at the Suva foreshore, this year’s Miss Hibiscus Festival promises a vibrant lineup of events, including traditional performances, public appearances by contestants, and community projects—all culminating in the crowning of Miss Hibiscus 2025.

Whippy-Knight is encouraging the public to take part in the voting process and show their support for the young women representing various regions and organisations.

There will be themed nights throughout the week including a church-themed outreach tomorrow, Youth Night on Monday, Asian Night on Tuesday, and Indian Night on Wednesday.

 On Thursday, there will be an iTaukei Night, followed by Pasifika Night on Friday, and finally, the crowning night on Saturday.