Miss Seychelles Islands Beauty Pageant
Press Release
Dated: 27 August 2008
MISS WORLD OFFICE ANNOUCE NEW DATE AND VENUE FOR MISS WORLD 2008 FINAL:
In a communiqué issued last week the Miss World Organisation informed our office that Miss World 2008 Final will not be held in Ukraine as previously announced. According to the communiqué the decision was made on the basis to protect the best interests of contestants, license holders and the Miss World Organisation (MWO).
Subsequently announcement was made by MWO that the Miss World 2008 Final will be held in Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday 13th December. The contestants should arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday 16 November 2008 almost a whole month before the date of the Final. The Miss World 2008 will be broadcasted live from the Sandton Convention Center at 5pm local time; this date and time have been chosen in response to the many television stations around the world who wish to broadcast the Final live in their respective countries.
The contestants will have plenty of opportunity to promote their country of origin during the many visits of South Africa’s most beautiful landmarks and other places of interest as part of their Miss World Tour. Miss Elena Angione – Miss Seychelles Islands 2008 will represent Seychelles at the Miss World 2008 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Participation in Miss East Africa Beauty Pageant:
The MSIBP organization will also be sending two representatives to take part in the Miss East Africa Beauty Pageant to be held in Burundi on 19th December, 2008. Both the 1st Princess Miss Sophia Marie and the 2nd Princess Miss Natalie Domingue will represent Seychelles at the MEABP in Burundi.
Participation in the 37th Miss Intercontinental:
The 37th Miss Intercontinental will be held in Poland on October 25 2008, Seychelles will be represented by the 1st Princess, Miss Sophia Marie - she is also the reigning Miss Ile De Palme.
Our participation in all three pageants is a record for Seychelles. For the first time in the history of beauty contest in Seychelles - we will be taking part in three different international beauty pageants and being represented by three different beautiful girls. Miss Seychelles Islands believes that the exposure the country will gain through our participation in all three pageants will contribute immensely in promoting the country as one of the world’s favorite destination. We are proud of this achievement! We are counting on all your support. Together lets make Seychelles proud!!
Susie Pierre (Ms)
For and on behalf of the Miss Seychelles Islands Beauty Pageant
