Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa is calling on vendors and citizens to take pride in their environment, and ensure that Suva remains clean and beautiful, especially as the city celebrates the 69th Miss Hibiscus Festival.
Speaking at the official launch of the 2025 Miss Hibiscus Festival at the Suva Foreshore last week, Nalumisa says the Ministry is placing strong emphasis on environment and hygiene, and that stall operators must reflect that through pride, cleanliness, and care in their daily operations.
He says a clean Suva is a proud Suva, and everyone has a part in keeping the foreshore beautiful.
He says the Hibiscus Festival is a celebration of Suva’s identity, diversity, creativity, and resilience, and urged all to work together to make this year’s event a memorable one.
There will be themed nights throughout the week with Youth Night tonight, 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.
Meanwhile, the first public judging for the 2025 Miss Hibiscus contestants will be held at 7pm tomorrow followed by the second public judging on Wednesday and the final round on Thursday.
On Saturday, just before the crowning of the new Miss Hibiscus, each contestant will face one final question: “Why should you be the next Miss Hibiscus.
