MAJOR CATEGORIES

 The puletasi must consist of a two piece attire, proper wrap around lavalava  with ties (not a long skirt with slits on side or back). 

Pre-Pageant Interview: This category is judged on the contestants overall presentation. Essential is her ability for social interaction and to communicate clearly, confidently and knowledgeably to the questions asked.

Stage Interview: This category is judged on the contestants’ overall presentation. Essential is her ability to communicate clearly, confidently and knowledgeably to the question asked.

The combined score will produce the overall interview score. 

The following specifications must be observed:

• Two (2) yards of coloured fabric practically tied for wear to the beach
• Be able to swim in
• Tied in ways that are practical and culturally sensitive to societies

(Whereas revealing too much                 body may not be acceptable to others)

• Must be tied and not held together by buckles of any kind and is of one piece of fabric.

The traditionally-inspired attire must be created from materials that emphasize source reduction (reduce, re-use), recycling and buying recycled or renewable products. All accessories and head pieces must also use the same. Traditional pieces of fabrics such as Tapa, Siapo etc are allowed. There must be an emphasis on Creativity and Design in this original piece.

This Category is judged on the contestant’s outstanding presentation of a three (3) minute talent  (not a chore or daily activity) creativity and performance to command and capture the attention of the audience. 

This award is judged on contestants ability to present a complete 'traditional' Siva Sāmoa fa'atausala in whatever time frame she is given. These will include all elements of when a taupou concludes an event - taualuga and emphasise harmonus movements with the music and is not a rehearsed siva faitele.

This category is the contestant’s introduction of herself. The contestant will be judged on her poise and her elegance and eloquence. It is also based on her ability to command the attention of the audience; she should have clarity of speech as well as overall confidence in carrying out her introduction.