Former Miss Samoa, Moemoana Safa'ato'a Schwenke, passed the crown last night to the new Miss Samoa 2024-2025, marking the end of her reign. The event was filled with emotion as Schwenke delivered a heartfelt farewell speech, reflecting on her journey and the honour of representing Samoa over the past year.
Moemoana Safa'ato'a Schwenke's reign as Miss Samoa 2023-2024 was marked by her passion for Samoan culture, advocacy for the environment, and dedication to community engagement. Schwenke, originally crowned Miss Samoa New South Wales, dominated the Miss Samoa pageant by winning several major awards, including Best Talent, Best Interview, Best Siva Samoa, Best Sarong, and Miss Internet Award. Her fire dance performance during the talent portion of the pageant particularly wowed the audience
Throughout her reign, Moemoana worked closely with the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA), promoting Samoa as a tourist destination and engaging in various community roles. Her year-long duties included advocating for sustainable tourism and supporting local initiatives, reflecting her commitment to her cultural heritage and environmental causes
During her farewell speech at the crowning of the new Miss Samoa 2024-2025, Schwenke delivered a heartfelt message expressing gratitude to her supporters, family, and the community. She emphasised the importance of preserving Samoan culture and values, a theme she championed throughout her time as Miss Samoa. Her speech was a moving end to her reign, capturing the admiration and respect of those in attendance
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