There She Is -- Miss Tibet
Wednesday November 26, 2008
Yes, there is a Miss Tibet pageant, held recently in Dharmsala. The winner this year is Sonam Choedon, 18. The Washington Post has a photo of her. Washington Post reporter Emily Wax writes,
The heavily made-up contestants wear elaborate gold jewelry and floor-length chubas, traditional Tibetan robes. The pageants include yoga competitions and questions about Buddhist philosophy and Tibetan history.The hardest part is the swimsuit competition, because it's cold.
Update: More on the Miss Tibet pageant.


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