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Friday 29 July 2011

Beauty Pageant

Though my official role here in The Gambia is that of 'Primary Cluster Teacher Trainer', I often find that some of the work that I am asked to do falls very loosely (if at all) under that title.

Recently I was asked to organise a 'Miss 22nd July Scholarship and Beauty Pageant' at the regional office where I am based. Apparently this is an annual event and each region (of which there are 6) do 'heats' and then send the contestants that came first and second place to the final competition in Banjul. The event is sponsored by the President and the winning girl is awarded a scholarship. The competition is a way of promoting girls education.

There has been much discussion among people here about the merits of such a pageant however I do not wish to comment on that. I was merely carrying out what appears to be a 'VSO responsibility' in The Gambia, and was able to organise a successful event in a very short space of time.

As a one of the judges I was unable to compete which is a real pity because I even wore African dress for the occasion!!

Me all dressed up and ready to take my place at the judges' table

It's a very serious business this beauty pageant thing!

Obviously when Nathan heard that there would be lots of beautiful young women gathered in one place he decided to come over and see what was going on!
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  1. Anonymous5 August 2011 at 20:36

    Hi Vix


    Good to see you in African attire again it does suit you and a delight to see the gorgeous Nathan - he certainly brightens up the shittest of days and believe you me today would taking some beating.

    See u soon Phil xxxx

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  2. Mum12 August 2011 at 13:50

    You look lovely and would easily have won if you'd been allowed to enter.
    I think you look very important on the judging panel. Look out Cheryl Cole!

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