Dharamsala, October 8 – The three-day Miss Tibet pageant began here today with the swimsuit round. The five contestants were awarded points on the basis of figure, skin and posture. This was followed by photo sessions and interviews of the contestants.
Lobsang Wangyal, director of the contest, said since there was a section of Tibetans who had reservations about the swimsuit round, it took place behind closed doors.
The judges for the round included Ms Prema Shrinivasan, mother of the Chairman of TVS group, Mr Hemant Kumar and Mr Utsav, press reporters and Ms Alvia Zaidi.
Talking to mediapersons, the contestants said they did not feel uncomfortable in the swimsuits. “It is all about carrying yourself well,” they said together.
There would be four rounds on the last day, including introduction, interviews, evening gown round and Tibetan traditional costume round. “All judges for the contest would be non-Tibetan to avoid any apprehension of bias against any candidate.
This is the third year there was only one controversial Miss Tibet contest. Last year, there was only one contestant who was unanimously declared the winner,” said Mr Wangyal.
