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Blessing Ngohwe (Pageant Director) he pageant will not only focus on looks, but on intelligence, confidence, and an appreciation and knowledge of what happens in our country since the magazine is for Zimbabweans by Zimbabweans. The magazine also comes as part of the publisher’s social responsibility thrust since it will also engage in various charity activities with the motive of producing a product that is a true reflection of the brand and of Zimbabwe as a whole. Beauty pageants have been treated with so much negativity and in the end, people view them as exploitation of the girl child, or even worse, an extension of prostitution. The Parade Queen pageant however, seeks to allay such negative perceptions of beauty pageants and the modeling profession as a whole. It has been proven beyond doubt that many young ladies’ lives were changed for the better because of modeling. Nowadays, world renowned beauty pageants chief among them, the Miss World pageant
focus on promoting philanthropic activities by calling on contestants to be individuals that grab their chances with both hands, utilise them to the best of their abilities and bring the change they want to see in their communities. The Parade Queen initiative seeks to give that chance to young Zimbabwean ladies who have the determination to be the voice for their communities, work to bring positive change in the lives of many and be ambassadors of their country to the rest of the world. The pageant is open to young ladies between the age of 17-23 who meet the above mentioned requirements. The winner will automatically get a chance to participate in the Miss Zimbabwe pageant, which is also an opportunity for empowerment for the girl child and young women in Zimbabwe.TP TP
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The Parade - Zimbabwe’s Most Read Lifestyle Magazine
February 2013
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