Digicel Tonga celebrates the King’s birthday with Heilala Festival sponsorship

Digicel Tonga celebrates the King’s birthday with Heilala Festival sponsorship

Nuku’alofa, Tonga – Wednesday, July 2nd 2025

Digicel Tonga is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the annual Heilala Festival with a contribution of $30,000 to the Heilala Festival as the Kingdom celebrates His Majesty King Tupou VI’s birthday.

Digicel Tonga’s support demonstrates its firm values of culture, community, and togetherness. The sponsorship will be towards a series of major events during the celebration this week including the Heilala rugby league 9s tournament to encourage community engagement through sport, the Give Back concert for local talent and to assist with local events like the Niutao Block Party.

Digicel Tonga CEO, Daniel Horan, commented; “We are honoured to celebrate His Majesty King Tupou VI’s birthday with the nation. The Heilala Festival is a vibrant celebration of Tongan culture and community spirit, values that are at the very heart of Digicel Tonga. Our people are working with the communities and helping to deliver memorable moments for all. We wish His Majesty a very happy occasion and look forward to continuing our commitment to serving the people of Tonga with heart.”

Digicel Tonga is determined to make a positive impact on the lives of its customers and local communities, and its support for the Heilala Festival is evidence of that ongoing commitment.