Miss France 2026: what is Hinaupoko Devèze doing in Singapore with former beauty queens?

The Miss France adventure continues on the other side of the world. Three months after her coronation, Hinaupoko Devèze, elected Miss France 2026, left the metropolis on Sunday March 8 to reach Singapore, the destination chosen this year for the traditional integration trip organized by the committee.

The 23-year-old young woman, originally from French Polynesia, did not make the trip alone. For the first major stage of her reign, several former beauty queens are accompanying her: Mareva Galanter, Miss France 1999, Malika Ménard, Miss France 2010, Vaimalama Chaves, Miss France 2019 and Diane Leyre, Miss France 2022. Their role: to accompany the new Miss in her first months of office, pass on their experience to her and share a few days of discovery before the start of an intense year.

This integration journey has become a tradition in the organization of the competition. Each year, the new Miss France goes abroad with the committee and former winners to mark the official start of her reign. Between charity events, commitments to partners, travel throughout France and media appearances, the following year is particularly busy. This stay constitutes a break that is both friendly and symbolic. For Hinaupoko Devèze, crowned last December after winning the crown of Miss Tahiti 2025, this trip marks the beginning of her adventure.

As is often the case in the world of Miss France, behind the scenes of the stay are widely shared online. Hinaupoko Devèze and the former Misses publish photos and videos every day on their Instagram accounts, but also on the committee accounts. Selfies in the streets of Singapore, treasure hunts or moments of complicity between the participants: subscribers can follow this journey live.

Originally from Papeete, Hinaupoko Devèze became the sixth representative of French Polynesia to win the national sash. Since her election, the young woman has increased her meetings and commitments. This getaway to Singapore is therefore only a foretaste of the year that awaits him, made up of travel, events and performances in France and abroad.

Last year, Angélique Angarni-Filopon, Miss France 2025, made her integration trip to Quebec. For Hinaupoko Devèze, this stay in Singapore marks the first steps of an extraordinary year.