Miss Earth DR Congo

The Miss Earth Delegates

Miss Earth Democratic Republic of the Congo is the official title given to Democratic Republic of the Congo's delegate to the Miss Earth pageant. This pageant, unlike Miss World or Miss Universe focuses mainly on promoting environmental causes and winners are chosen equally on their physical attributes as well as their understanding and knowledge of the issues affecting the Earth.

Along with Miss Universe and Miss World contests, Miss Earth is one of the three largest beauty pageants in the world in terms of the number of national-level competitions to participate in the world finals.^[1][2][3] The reigning titleholders dedicate their year to promote environmental projects and to address issues concerning the environment.^[4]

History

The first year Democratic Republic of the Congo sent a representative to Miss Earth was in 2008, she goes on to compete at Miss Earth without a separate national competition.

In 2008 the Miss Earth Democratic Republic of the Congo franchise was obtained by Beauties of Africa Inc, owned by Mr. Andy A. Abulime, and since 2007 a Delegate has attended the Annual Miss Earth pageant in the Philippines.[1]

Delegates

The reigning Miss Earth Democratic Republic of the Congo is: Olga Tshikala Yumba Miss Dr Congo 2008[2]

References

1. ^ Singapore News, Online (2008-06-24). "Miss Earth 2004 beauty pageant". The Electric New Paper, Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. http://www.tnp.sg/printfriendly/0,4139,168817,00.html. Retrieved 2008-07-10. 
2. ^ Khullar, Bhavna (2007-06-20). "Tracing the regal existence of ‘Miss Universe’". Spicezee Online, Zee News Limited. http://www.spicezee.com/missuniverse08/article5354.htm. Retrieved 2007-05-15. 
3. ^ Goyal, Abha (2007-02-16). "Grandslam Pageants Directory". Grand Slam Pageants. http://www.grandslampageants.com/directory.php. Retrieved 2007-12-15. 
4. ^ News Online, Reuters (2004-10-08). "Contestants of Miss Earth 2004 beauty pageant". The Tribune India. http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20041008/world.htm. Retrieved 2007-12-15.