WHP TO HOST MBOP UNDER NEW ROTATING PROVINCIAL MODEL

Western Highlands Province (WHP) is set to become the first province to host the Miss Bird of Paradise (MBoP) Papua New Guinea National Pageant under a newly introduced provincial hosting model announced by the organization.

Miss Bird of Paradise PNG Chairlady Anna Bias said future national pageants will no longer be held at a fixed location but will rotate annually to the home province of the reigning Miss Bird of Paradise PNG.

Western Highlands, home of reigning queen Iampela Popena, will host the 2026 National Pageant Week from November 22nd to December 3rd, culminating in the national crowning on December 3rd.

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