Pageants like Miss Nepal North America 2018, Miss Nepal USA 2018 and Man of the year 2018 have taken opportunities for Nepal beyond the boundaries of the country.

By doing this, organizers are trying to bring out the talents of young Nepalis around the world, establish to the world that Nepal is a significant identity and keep non-resident Nepalis in touch with their motherland’s culture.

Let’s take a look at similar pageants that have carved a niche for Nepal.

Sushant Kaji Shrestha Wins Mister Internet Popularity:
Nepal’s heart-throb Sushant Kaji Shrestha bagged the special  title Mister Internet Popularity at the ‘Man of the Year 2018’ pageant.

The charming lad was also successful in taking home other titles like Loo Chang Huat Model, Gold Haute Couture Model and Siam House Village Best Model.

To add to his list of attractive titles, he emerged as bronze medalist in Best Medalist in Best Vigor and Wildlife Photo Shoot Challenge as part of the Man of the Year 2018 pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Shrestha is a Civil Engineering student from White House Institute of Science & Technology. Currently, he is a co-founder at Kaji Trading Co. Ltd., an online store.

This is not the first time Shrestha has participated in a glamor pageant. Earlier, he participated in Mister & Miss Glamorous Icon 2018, where he was selected among the ‘Top 7 contenders’. Shrestha later emerged as ‘Mister Kathmandu 2018’ in Mister & Miss Kathmandu 2018 pageant held in July 2018.

The year of 2018 has been a ‘year of memorable achievements’ for Sushant Kaji Shrestha! We congratulate him and wish him more success for his future endeavors.

About Man of the Year:
Phirattapong Mooltribut from Thailand was conferred with the glorious ‘Man of the Year 2018’ title. ‘Man of the Year’ is a one-of-its-kind male pageant that is organized to find a suitable man that embodies the 5 characteristics, Masterly, Mindful, Manly, Masculine and Modern. The pageant is dedicated to the conservation of wild life.

Sanju Ghale Bags Miss Himalaya Nepal 2018
After Dilasha Neupane, Monica Ghale and Shrinkhala Khatiwada, Sanju Ghale donned a stunningly-bejeweled crown for Nepal.

Along with winning the title of ‘Miss Himalaya Nepal 2018’, Sanju qualified titles like Miss Personality and Miss Multimedia.

Sanju was presented with a new scooter and a chance to perform at the event ‘New York Fashion’ in USA. Rakshya Acharya and Reeja Maharjan became first & second runners-up and won cash prizes worth Rs 50,000 and Rs 35,000.

Other than the winner and the runners-up, Monika Bajaj won the Viewer Choice Award.

Ayachu Shree Shrestha Becomes Kid Queen Nepal 2018
Ayachu becomes Nepal’s new young beauty queen to win a crown. Amidst all the lights and glam at the 16^th Kid Queen Nepal, Achayu stood enjoying the limelight along with the runners-up. Shrestha also won the title of ‘Best Dress’.

The event was organized by Nepalese Fashion Home at the Rastriya Sava Griha. Kathmandu Metropolitan City Deputy Mayor Hari Prava Khadgi was invited as the Chief Guest for the event.

Priya Rani to Represent Nepal:
In the latest update, Nepal’s Priya Rani Lama is all set to represent her country at an international pageant, ‘Face of Beauty International 2018’.

The event is scheduled to begin on September 7, 2018 at the Indian capital, New Delhi. 28-year old Priya is a TV Presenter at Nepal 1 Television and Goodwill Ambassador for Sakshyam Foundation.

This will be Priya’s fourth appearance at a beauty pageant after her participation in Miss Purwanchal 2010, where she was conferred first runner-up.  Rani has also participated in Miss Nepal 2010 and Miss Nepal 2015.

We appreciate Rani’s enthusiasm for such events. Best of Luck Priya Rani!

About Face of Beauty International:
The pageant of international fame was started in 2012 with the name ‘Miss Teen Face of Beauty International 2012’.

It aims to create young female leaders from across the world and encourages young women with the motive to ‘find beauty and become that beauty’.

Conclusion:
While it is heartening to see the enthusiasm and determination of these pageant winners, it is also important to look at Nepal’s efforts in creating young change leaders for the betterment of its own country and the world at large.

We hope that its continued efforts will enable young men and women to establish themselves as confident, independent and capable individuals.

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Neupane beat 16 other finalists at Plano in Texas to take home the much-desired title and the star-studded crown on August 20, 2018.

The charming beauty has also received a scholarship worth USD 5,000 to support her academic career.

This new title makes her the Brand Ambassador for ‘Visit Nepal 2020’ campaign, an initiative by the Nepal Tourism Ministry.

Neupane who was declared also Miss Academic Excellence cheerfully told media about how she feels over her victory.

“I’m very happy and excited but most importantly I’m privileged and humbled,” says Neupane.

About her appointment as Brand Ambassador she says, “I look forward to working for the betterment of the Nepali society in the U.S. and in Nepal.” Following close to the crown were runners up Posha Gharti Thapa and Kriti Dhungel.

About Dilasha Neupane:
Neupane is currently pursuing medical education with focus on neurology. With the renowned title to her credit, she now has greater support for her cause of establishing ‘a healthier Nepal’ by improving the mortality rate caused due to heart diseases and respiratory infections.

Miss Nepal USA 2018 Pageant:
The pageant is a brainchild of Amit Shah, New York-based Ophthalmology Assistant.

Shah felt the need to introduce the pageant after noticing the eroding Nepali culture in US. In the pursuit to preserve this rare culture, Shah organized the first season of #MissNepalUSA in 2011.

“No matter whatever title or pageant, the winner’s life changes drastically, by so many ways and influence so many others, and they will be doing something good for the community, culture,” he said.

Adding further, Shah said, “In the 6 years, we had 6 (winners). And that means in 20 years, 20 more will be ready. Think how many more people will be influenced by those 20 role models.”

As part of the pageant, participants had to undergo a training of one week where they learnt skills such as presentation, question-answers on current central issues and cat-walk among others. The contestants were trained by former #MissNepal, Malina Joshi.

Conclusion:
This year the pageant opened doors for online public voting and much to the surprise of the organizers, votes worth USD 20,000 were received for the participants.

The funds will be provided to Soarway Foundation which is committed to rebuilding disaster-stricken Nepali communities.

Prestigious titles like Miss Nepal USA and Miss Nepal North America not only provide a platform to aspiring Non-resident Nepalis but empower them to work for the cause of building a ‘stronger and better Nepal’.

Congratulations to #DilashaNeupane, #PoshaGhartiThapa and #KritiDhungel !

Also Read:

• Miss Nepal North America Ghale Appointed as Goodwill Tourism Ambassador
• Sadiccha Shrestha Appointed Official Choreographer of ‘Miss Nepal, North America’

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