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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: Dristi Katwal
Age: 23
Hometown: Biratnagar
I am most passionate about... My profession—nursing. It helps me save lives and work towards the welfare of various communities.
10 years from now, I want to be... Working as a community nurse and a leading advocate for the better health system across Nepal.
The most important thing in life is... A positive outlook.
If there is one animal that represents me it would be...An eagle. Even though it flies very high, it is always focused on its prey on the ground, just like how I’m always focused on my dreams.
Name: Sahara Basnet
Age: 23
Hometown: Lalitpur
Some people who inspire me are...Those who are willing to risk it all to make a true difference in other people’s lives. Anuradha Koirala and Pushpa Basnet are my true sources of inspiration.
If money was not an issue, I would... Focus all my energy in trying to solve challenging issues in the country.
10 years from now, I want to do... I see myself engaged in the financial market, and making impact at grassroots level through my initiative ‘Asha’ that advocates women’s literacy.
The most important thing in life is...To see beyond the materialistic world and realise that our purpose in life is to spread warmth and love.
Name: Barsha Pokharel
Age: 22
Hometown: Biratnagar
To me Miss Nepal is... Both a platform and an opportunity to learn and groom oneself to represent the country at a global platform.
The most important thing in life is...Passion, followed by knowledge.
Some people who inspire me are... My parents because they have been my greatest source of strength and support.
10 years from now, I want to...Run a business based on the tourism sector of Nepal, and scale it to its maximum potential.
Name: Kritika Giri
Age: 19
Hometown: Jhapa
If money was not an issue, I would be doing... Pure social work.
Some people who inspire me are...My mother, also a single mom, who raised me to become independent and brave. I also admire Susmita Sen because she has adopted homeless kinds and is raising them independently.
Some values all people should have are... Respect for each other’s work.
If there is one animal that represents me it would be... Jaguar, as I am silent most of the time but fierce when it is time to take action.