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The Crown Awaits
As the countdown for the finale of Hidden Treasure Miss Nepal 2017—the most prestigious beauty pageant in the country—begins, the Post gives you a glimpse of the 19 contestants who are ready to stake their claim to the coveted crown.As the countdown for the finale of Hidden Treasure Miss Nepal 2017—the most prestigious beauty pageant in the country—begins, the Post gives you a glimpse of the 19 contestants who are ready to stake their claim to the coveted crown.
Name:Rakchya Karki
Age: 23
Hometown: Kathmandu
10 years from now, I want to be doing...Work that empowers youth and women.
The most important thing in life is... Being grateful for what you have been given and to never stop pursuing excellence.
Some values all people should have are… Patience and empathy. Patience to listen, and while speaking. Patience to understand, and while acting. Empathy to respect all beings.
If there is one animal that represents me it would be...
A dog because I am a faithful to those who care for me. I am fierce about protecting people I love. Also, I am always happy and jolly.
Name: Niti Shah
Age: 21
Hometown: Dang
I am most passionate about... Learning new things in life and being a part of change.
10 years from now, I want to be...Working to create a better me and producing a platform to empower the youth and help explore their full potential.
The most important thing in life is...To be happy and satisfied in what you have and being empathetic to those in need.
To me Miss Nepal is... A platform to unveil my talent and skills, and a pathway to devote myself to causes that I hold dear.
Name: Urusha Adhikari
Age: 22
Hometown: Chitwan
Some of the people who inspire me are... My family because of their faith and trust in me and Anuradha Koirala for her tireless crusade to end sexual violence and trafficking.
Some values all people should have are… Postivity towards life, honesty, empathy and adaptability to change.
If there is one animal that represents me it would be... An elephant because I am strong, intelligent, loyal and unstoppable like an elephant.
To me Miss Nepal is... An opportunity to stand out, prove my worth and inspire thousands of young women all over the country.