Miss BC contestants represent BC’s cultural diversity

Though mostly anecdotal, the evidence grows as quickly as any urban legend can: the Lower Mainland has some of the fittest, healthiest people in the world.
In particular, we have some of the world’s most beautiful young women.
Perhaps this can be attributed to the abundance of clean air and water, the near addiction to wellness and healthy lifestyles, or just the blissful Shangri-la remoteness of B.C. from the rest of the world’s troubles.
All of this radiant splendour will be up for your discrimination at this coming weekend’s Miss B.C. competition when girls from all of the province’s diverse communities compete for the crown of Miss B.C.
There are 45 contestants competing on Sunday July 3rd in Fort Langley in what has become an annual highlight in B.C.’s summer calendar.
The public is able to support their favourite contestants by voting for the People’s Choice Award at www.missBCca.
The public is also invited to attend 2 events to watch the competition, the first being Friday, July 1st at 6:00pm for a talent show and evening gown presentation.
The grand finale and the crowning of the new Miss B.C. will take place on July 3rd at 6:00pm. Both events are held at the Chief Sepass Theatre, 9096 Trattle Street, Fort Langley.
The contestants spend three days preparing for the event and receive professional training in many areas, including modeling, a self-defense class, manners and etiquette, interview skills training, public speaking training, assertiveness training, choreography and stage deportment.
The Miss B.C. Pageant is a charity event that supports Cops for Cancer, of the Canadian Cancer Society. Last year’s Miss B.C. Pageant raised over $34,000 for this cause.
The contestants are judged on a sportswear presentation, evening gown presentation, judge’s interviews, and live on-stage interviews.
The current Miss B.C., Tara Teng, has traveled all across Canada during her year, promoting awareness on stopping human trafficking.
This included a meeting with the Prime Minister in Ottawa to discuss Canada’s role in this issue.
“Miss B.C. is a voice of reason and reaches out to others,” states director Darren Storsley. “Each year the winner of Miss B.C. chooses a platform and uses the popularity of her title to help and educate others.”
Other Miss B.C.’s have dedicated their year to promote awareness of blood donation, children with disabilities, child abuse, and breast cancer.
“I am proud of the direction of the Miss B.C. Pageant and each year the winner takes it to even greater heights and uses the title as a venue for hope and for change,” said Storsley.

MISS BC 2011 SCHEDULE

Talent Show: Friday, July 1 at 6:00pm ($15 Admission)
Pageant: Sunday, July 3 at 6:00pm ($20 Admission)
Location: Chief Sepass Theatre, Langley Fine Arts School
9096 Trattle Street, Fort Langley BC