Models practicing yoga for Miss Tibet 2006

Tibetans are slowly geeting ready to the concept of beauty pageants.

Gearing up for the upcoming competition, the participants are following strict discipline by undergoing training in meditation and yoga classes.


"I have come here on behalf of all Tibetans, to participate in this Tibetan beauty cause. Being a refugee, I have never dreamt of winning in the pageant. I am thankful to the Indian government for the independence they have given us," said Tseten Yangzom Kawa, one of the participants living in Kathmandu.

Many Tibetans believe such competitions can be of great help to highlight their cause internationally.

Traditional Tibetans, however, disapprove the public display of women. Most women in the conservative Tibetan society wear ankle-length skirts and long-sleeved blouses.

The participants are coming from various parts of the country and including a contestant from Canada would participate in Miss Tibet 2006 pagent being organised at Mcleod Ganj near here from October 13 to 15.

The competition would be held in seven rounds and the swimsuit round would be held at Asia Health resort on October 13.