Beauties all – but one will emerge loveliest
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by Allan Dumbong in KDCA News.
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Kota Kinabalu: Contestants for the Unduk Ngadau 2009 checked into the Le Meridien Wednesday brimming with confidence and hope in their quest to vie for the honour of becoming the Unduk Ngadau.
The third floor of the hotel was a beehive of activity as 41 beauties from various districts, accompanied by family members, came in full traditional attire.
Organising chairperson, Jornah Mozihim, said the event this year, the highlight of a month-long Pesta Kaamatan, would see several surprises.
“The organising committee has invited 10 former Unduk Ngadaus to parade evening gowns from a Kuala Lumpur bridal shop,” she said.
Expressing delight with the 100 per cent representation of contestants, she said that during the Sodop Unduk Ngadau dinner at Hongkod Koisaan at 6pm on Thursday, Miss Malaysia-Universe Deborah Henry would be making a special appearance.
Local singers such as Abu Bakar Ella and Akademi Fantasia graduate Felix Agus would also be performing.
Coming from a different background and ethnic group but with one aim – to win the title of State Unduk Ngadau – the 41 lasses would be given a tour of the State Museum on Saturday.
They would also be required to attend a motivational and educational seminar and a grooming and make-up session.
Traditionally, they are required to stay in a hotel provided by the organisers until the Unduk Ngadau contest is over.
On Sunday, 15 finalists will be chosen after the first round and seven after the second round before the ultimate queen and runners-up are chosen.
They would be grilled on their knowledge and ability to answer questions.
The legendary Huminodun is said to possess good character, personality, beauty and values but is also knowledgeable.
On other developments, Jornah said the table tickets for the Sodop Unduk Ngadau dinner at Hongkod Koisaan on Thursday is sold out.
“However, we still have gallery tickets available at the entrance on that day,” she said. All proceeds from the gallery tickets would be donated to the Sabah Thallaesemia Association.
She hoped the public would donate generously towards the noble cause.
Source: Daily Express,28/5/2009
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