The Miss Universe Fiji voting drama has seen accusations of racism, vote-rigging, conflicts of interest and 'conspiracy theories'. But in Fiji, the saga is triggering a different kind of response: one of embarrassment and anger.
Manshika Prasad was declared Miss Universe Fiji , but two days later Nadine Roberts was declared the "real" winner.A Miss Universe beauty pageant contestant is crowned the winner, then days later in a press release, the runner-up is declared “the real winner”.The drama over the winner of the Miss Universe Fiji contest has played out with multiple twists and turns over the past two weeks.In Fiji , the saga is triggering a different kind of response: one of embarrassment and anger.
"So there should be strict regulations, and not only by the Fiji's government — we as Fijians have a responsibility, because at the end of the day, is our representative.”The drama stems back to June when it was announced the Miss Universe Fiji competition would be held at the Pearl Resort in Fiji's Pacific Harbour.
"We need to look into this," Maciu Nalumisa, the Fijian minister responsible for events, told the ABC. "It's a way of promoting our culture, promoting our identity only our pacific island neighbours but to the world," Mr Nalumisa said."Because when you promote Fiji you need people from within Fiji to understand why we need to promote values, to promote our identity and the cultural aspect of things."
"But I think what really makes our pageants more relevant is the fact that we promote and celebrate our culture."Ms Fruean, a globally renowned climate activist, has attended many more meetings with global leaders than pageants.
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