Ukhrul, January 17: Ngalanim Rungsung of Chingai was crown as Miss Raphei 2024 at the ongoing Platinum Jubilee cum 57th General Conference, Sports, Cultural and Literary Meet of Raphei Katamnao Long (RKL) at Kuirei on Tuesday. Themyaphi Masonao of Lunghar and Shinmichon Shimrah of Peh was declared the first and second runner up of Miss Raphei 2024 respectively.
Subtitles:
- Miss Photogenic – Shonchuinao kazingmei
- Miss Beautiful Smile – Tshetelolo Wezah
- Miss Fusion – Shinmichon Shimrah
- Miss Catwalk – Ngalanim Rungsung
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The extensive grooming session for 2024 Miss Raphei contestants that began on January 9, 2024, ended on the January 15, 2024. All 13 contestants were taught on stage presentation, soft skills, choreography and others under the mentorship of Phapha Gachui (Miss Raphei 2015, Miss Manipur 2016) and Yuri Gachui. The contestants finally walked the ramp on January 16 to vie for the coveted titles.
Lummi Shangchiri, Yaimi Tungshang, Rukewekulu Mekrisuh and Homring Gachui Bawa were among the judges, while Mashun Khangrah and Gilgal Ikror Horam were the hosts at the crowning of Miss Raphei 2024.
Born on 2003, the 21-year-old Ngalanim Rungsung is doing her Bachelor of Social Work, 6th Semester at Don Bosco college (Autonomous) Maram.
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Ukhrul Times Associate Senior Editor, Tennoson Pheirei caught up with Miss Raphei 2024, Ngalanim Rungsung for a quick chat.
As the ambassador of Raphei, how will you contribute in building peace and empowerment of the women in Raphei?
I stand before you today as an ambassador of Raphei with a profound commitment to fostering peace and creating an environment that empowers women. In the pursuit of these goals, I plan to focus on three key pillars: promoting gender equality, advocating for a supportive environment, and contributing to the sustainable development and responsibilities of women in Raphei. I also stand for supporting the educational and economic development of Raphei, and encouraging the youth to celebrate the beauty and diversity of the region, and inspire others to respect and appreciate their self worth, uniqueness and potential to pursue their dreams and talents.
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What is the importance of being the Miss Raphei and the role the crown plays in promoting oneness among the Raphei?
Being the Miss Raphei is an honor and a responsibility. It means representing the beauty of the Raphei. It also means being a role model of Raphei, especially the young generation. The role of Miss Raphei in promoting oneness among the Raphei is to foster a sense of unity, harmony, and solidarity among the diverse groups and communities that make up Raphei.
It think the crown also entails raising awareness and advocating for the issues and challenges that Raphei faces, and seeking solutions and opportunities that benefit Raphei and the whole society as well, by celebrating and respecting the diversity of Raphei, and highlighting the commonalities and similarities that bind us together.
Lastly, by supporting one another and uplifting one another, I strongly believe that we can promote oneness among the Rapheians.
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