MISS Nadi Town Council Fifita Bauleka was crowned the 66th Miss Bula 2026 on Saturday at the King Charles Park in Nadi.
In an emotional address to her supporters, Ms Bauleka paid tribute to festival sponsors Airports Fiji Limited, the panel of judges, and the queens committee before turning her attention to her fellow contestants.
“More than anything to my sisters, as I stand before you all tonight, the crown does not diminish your value as compared to who I am standing in front of you all,” she said.
“The crown is simply an opportunity to be able to amplify my voice on behalf of you all too. To be able to speak for those that are voiceless.”
Concluding her address to the crowd, Ms Bauleka shared an encouraging message with the community.
“If I am to leave you with a message, please allow me to do so.
“As your new Nadi Bula Festival Queen 2026, I leave you with this message: allow your dreams to soar, never limit yourself, never give up and always put God first.”
4. Miss Bula 2026, Miss Nadi Town Council Fifita Bauleka (front, second from right) with fellow contestants after the crowning at Kings Charles Park in Nadi.
5. Miss Bula first runner-up, Miss Lion of Judah Security Services Rosiseduadua Rejieli Tubakibau with her family members after the crowning.
3. Miss Relcorp (Fiji) Pte Ltd Luisa Lewatu Tuimoala.
6. The crowd during the Bula Festival crowning night at Kings Charles Park in Nadi.
2. Bula Festival Miss Personality, Miss Naisoso Island Latileta Nave.
