By Yewo Munthali

Lilongwe, November 11, Mana: The race for the 2024 Miss and Mrs Culture Malawi is on as 12 younger ladies have been chosen to battle it out in pursuit of the crown.

The aspirants got here into the limelight early this 12 months and have since been taking part in workouts that can deem one the Queen.

Spearheader of the occasion and founding father of Miss Culture Global, Lorraine Kljajic, stated they obtained an awesome variety of purposes from hopefuls from all of the 4 areas of the nation with over 150 on and offline auditions. Through a rigorous vetting course of the highest 12 emerged.

Kljajic highlighted that this 12 months’s occasion can be completely different from its predecessors for the reason that launch of Miss Culture Malawi in 2021.

“We are excited to show an array of cultural performances and people should expect a vibrant celebration of creativity along with thought provoking discussions on social issues,” she defined.

Kljijac added that their goal is to advocate for girls empowerment and the promotion of tourism by the numerous cultural experiences they provide.

Reigning Miss Culture, Ireen Navicha, inspired this 12 months’s contestants to take the pageant severely as it’s a means to different alternatives each in Malawi and in worldwide areas.

“Dreams do not just come true; you need to have determination, courage and have to work hard for them,” she stated.

Navicha stated in the midst of her reign she has based a youth volunteer group, Greynaivies Foundation, which promotes training and cultural variety.

The grand finale is scheduled for the November 29 on the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.

The stage can be graced with performances by Temwah and Emmie Deebo.

The winner for this 12 months’s pageant will stroll away with a cultural expertise journey to South Africa and a K1 million money prize amongst different prizes.