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Beauty pageants…and our local queens
The question being asked is whether the winners of such contests, are qualified enough to wear the crown, and then go on to represent the country, internationally.
Unfortunately, what I’ve seen on social media doesn’t answer that question in the affirmative.
In fact, some of them look pathetic and give the impression that they badly lack what is required to wear…even the local crown.
I wonder if such contestants have a purpose and a reason for participating in a pageant!
First and foremost, you need to have a rational outlook to social issues, be confident, and have a positive aura and an inspiring personality, in addition to beauty.
The organisers are the key to all this and must keep in mind that when a winner is selected, that particular girl should be trained for the big event – starting from the basic personality skills, like communication and social graces, and then the shaping of a normal person into a model like personality, which includes catwalk training, dressing, microphone utility, preparation for Q &A round, dress rehearsal, and so on.
Without proper guidance, the language barrier could be a problem for our queens at international events
According to knowledgeable sources, and experts in the beauty pageant industry, you need three important qualities to win an international pageant – Attitude, Personality and Confidence.
1. Attitude:
Go into the pageant check-in with your Attitude turned on; walk in with energy and a smile. A contestant’s energy and smile can be contagious to everyone around her.
Every contestant will start the pageant ready and excited to compete, but it is the Attitude that sticks with you throughout the week, or weekend, that is a tell-tale sign of a contestant ready to take on the title. If you have the Attitude of a queen, it needs to shine through at all times, not just when you are on stage.
2. Personality:
You are the only one who has your Personality, so let it shine through, and be proud of all that you are and all that you have worked for! A contestant needs to be able to be herself on that stage, in the interview room, at rehearsals and everywhere in between. Remember, you have to feel comfortable in your own skin to be able to convince others that you are the right contestant. A contestant who is energetic, compassionate and entertaining will win over the judges’ and audience’s hearts.
3. Confidence:
Be proud of all that you do during the pageant…whether it is during your interview, the onstage question, or the evening wear competition. Remember that a confident contestant will make her point a lot stronger. Be confident in your walk across the stage. Be confident in your introduction and in your answers to an interview question. When you are confident, it makes the competition a lot less nerve-wracking and the judges can also tell the difference between a confident contestant, with energy, and a nervous one just waiting to get out of there.
Yes, remember to turn on that Attitude, show your Personality by being yourself, and have Confidence in all that you do. If you remember these three aspects during the pageant, you’ll be one step closer to the crown.
Local organisers must remember that selecting a winner and sending her abroad for the sole purpose of participating at an international event is a waste of money, time and energy.
Our franchise holders must get their act together or else we will have to be satisfied with some minor, insignificant title, which the international organisers dish out in order to keep the participating countries happy.