My mother inspires me to be a strong woman and express my talents at the Vodafone Fiji Hibiscus festival.
That is the comment by Beauty Consultant, Alberta Whippy who is one of the 16 Queen Contestants vying for the Hibiscus crown this year.
Whippy who is sponsored by Palmex Oceania said her mother is also one of the seven Ladies contestants and she is looking forward to a week-long event.
The official opening of the Mother of Festivals is at 2.30pm on Saturday at the Albert Park in Suva.
Story by: Tokasa Rainima