Under the theme of 'Not Just A Minority,' Miss AfroAsia UK will be taking place on the second day of AfroAsia Week this year.
Day 2 - Saturday August15 - is Miss AfroAsia, a modest cultural and talent pageant for 15-25 year olds who have origins in any one of the countries in AFRICA or ASIA through themselves or at least one of their parents, grandparents or great grandparents.
The key foci of the event is demonstrating how diversity enriches britain, demonstration of the importance of heritage, culture and the enrichment this brings to the UK.
The contest is not a facial beauty, skin complexion or weight based contest.
It will be focussed on how confident, poised and articulate the participating ladies demonstrate they are when wearing their tribal/cultural dress and evening dress and how well they present themselves.
Individuals who are found to or who show signs of deliberate starvation may not be allowed to participate. The event will be adjudicated by 4 competent members of the community who will ask questions about costumes, heritage, culture and ethnicity as well as general questions about purpose and motivation in relation to participation of contestants.
Confirmed attendees include talent spotters, business owners within the fashion, entertainment and media industry and members of the community.
