adminSamuel Kadungure Senior Weekender Reporter
RUSAPE woke up to a rare phenomenon in which little girls and boys participated in a beauty pageant, in which the exuded unique catwalk skills while spotting fake tans, high heels, makeup and glittering sequined dresses. The little girls and boys work tirelessly to look their best. The participants had fake hair, fake nails and fake tans, while the amount of makeup they wore could make a drag queen green with envy.
Rarely has Rusape witness such a unique modeling gala in which little children are paraded in front of audiences, mostly their parents, during beauty contests.
However, Destiny Image had other ideas, and modeling and child enthusiast Luewiza Sam Saulo, said there was nothing wrong with kids participating in beauty pageants as their aim was to promote the budding models.
Parents who thronged the Destiny Image premises were fascinated by these pint-sized beauty queens and their dazzling emulation of adult models.
The moment the contestants walked on to the ramp, the entire venue lit up.
Even critics rose from their seats to have a glimpse of the little angels whose eyes were sparkling and smiles were beaming.
Alisha Hlahla was crowned Miss Destiny, while Diana Mutasa and Natali Kadzunge were the 1st and 2nd princess, respectively.
The Mr Destiny title went to Never Matambo, with Takudzwa Fukusirai and Tawonga Zembe as the 1st and 2nd princes, respectively.
Tinotenda Sidhuna was voted Miss Personality, while Chelsea Medzai grabbed the Mr Personality title.
Amanda Kandava was voted Miss Culture, with Mitchell Munyuki and Primrose Tendekwa as the 1st and 2nd Princesses, respectively.
The Mr Culture title went to Obey Jackson, with Prince Mashava and Tinotenda Mpita as the 1st and 2nd supermodels.
Apart from thrilling their parents, the minors were genuinely happy.
“The event was a huge success and apart from taking these kids for tutorials, we also have time to impart life enhancing skills. If we could train them at this tender age, they will certainly make it at grand occasions in life,” explained Saulo.
Saulo added that while the point of a beauty pageant is to show yourself at your most beautiful, to the little angels it was not only a beauty contest, but it was also about their personality and self confidence.
She also added that another aspect of the pageant was talent and hard work. Saulo was happy that the little girls and boys proved an undisputed point – that spending hours learning and practicing is a much better way to spend one’s time than being glued to a television screen like most other kids.
Not only were these little kids learning a skill in the form of dance, but are also learning discipline and the value of hard work.
Pageants can also foster a sense of healthy competition – unless the little girl has one of those batty parents – who place too much emphasis on winning.
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