Four women from Hume and Whittlesea are vying to be crowned Miss Samoa Victoria.
The annual pageant, which will be held in Williamstown on June 9, aims to provide a platform for Samoan women.
Six finalists, including Roxburgh Park’s Karen Sooaemalelgai, Craigieburn’s Rachael Aulelio-Fili and Britanny Aiono and Mernda’s Rona Alainuuese, will take part in the pageant.
The theme of this year’s event is “Faiva o alofi lima o tama’ita’i”, which translates to “The artistries of women”.
The pageant highlights contestants’ knowledge of Samoan dance, language, culture, history, traditions, myths and legends.
Pageant board member Lemalu Faatay said he hoped the pageant inspired a love of Samoan culture.
“I pray to see each of you become great ambassadors for our Samoa, our Samoan community and for all future female leaders that are watching and wishing you well on this journey that you are undertaking,” he said.
“I am proud of your love of our culture.”
The winner will join winners from New South Wales and Queensland in flying to Samoa in September to compete for the overall national Samoan crown.
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