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Arts Reporter
The star continues to shine for reigning Miss Universe Zimbabwe Brooke Bruk at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant in El Salvador as she has landed into the Miss Universe 2023 Voice For Change Silver Finalists.
The Voice For Change Silver Finalist is about representing a global tapestry of voices committed to making a difference.
This was revealed during the preliminary competition held on Wednesday night and the other countries that made it are Angola, Brazil, Chile, Lebanon, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa and Ukraine.
The finalists have not only captured the audience’s attention but have demonstrated a passion for positive change through their impactful advocacy videos.
The competition, which goes beyond traditional beauty pageant norms, allows viewers to play an active role in shaping the outcome. According to the organisers of the show, voting is now open for supporters to choose their favourites and help determine the 3 Voice for Change Gold Winners, set to be announced on November 18.
Miss Universe 2023 will be the 72nd Miss Universe pageant, to be held at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. R’Bonney Gabriel of the United States will crown her successor at the end of the event.
Yesterday was for national costume ceremony revelations and Brooke did well with her outfit done by popular designer Jasper Mandizera of “Ivhu Tribe.”
Earlier Brooke’s handlers described her dress as symbolic of a truly African with warrior and power theme.
“Brooke’s National Costume has different parts which all mean and represent Zimbabwe in a different way,” said national director Tendai Hunda.
“It has the “Cowry Shells,” which are a representation of fertility and womanhood. This is to say, we are all born in the same way, no matter the colour of your skin.”
“On the cowry shells, the colour white, like on the Zimbabwean flag, goes further to embrace the peaceful nature of the Zimbabwean woman. Gold is a representation of the special mineral beneath our land. The beauty of our land Zimbabwe lies not on it’s surface alone, it goes way beyond the soil.”
“The pattern on the orange fabric, right on the tail of the costume represents the Great Zimbabwe (Madzimbabwe). The pattern showcases the way each rock was laid on top of the other, creating beautiful art on the great enclosure. The Great Zimbabwe figure is a representation of our roots.”
“The lion design is a representation of strength, power, courage and authority. A woman with such attributes is unstoppable and can achieve the greatest of goals. A conqueror and a warrior. It also symbolizes the riches our Zimbabwe has in the wild. The Lion roars in the savanna regions of Zimbabwe. Commanding eternal respect,” she explained.
Meanwhile, locals have praised and applauded Brooke for landing top posts with social media agog after she was announced.
Brooke was crowned last September at the giant Hippodrome, Braeside beating other 11 finalists.
The Miss Universe Zimbabwe pageant returned after a 22- year hiatus.
The last girl to have taken part was Tsungai Muswerakuenda in 2001 and the licence holder was Yvette D’Almeda-Chakras.
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