Six young ladies from various primary schools in Dominica will vie for the title of Miss Carnival Princess 2016, today.
The pageant organized by the Rotaract Club of Roseau will be staged at the Harlem Plaza from 3:00pm.
The competitors are Cadella Charles of the St Martin’s Primary School, Gabrielle Williams of the St Luke’s Primary, Rayne Benjamin of the Convent Preparatory School, Kyliee Karlson of the Kelleb Laurent Primary, Kyanna Etienne of the Grandbay Primary and Danika Bernard of the Goodwill Primary.
They will compete in four segments: Speech, Talent, Evening Wear and Costume round.
Tickets cost $10 for children $15 for adults and $25 VIP.
The reigning Carnival Princess is Ltyleen Julien of the St. Luke’s Primary School.
You asked where are the parents?
They are right on backstage pushing them on….
You think they’re kidnapped na?
Anyway I agree with your bottom line. Let’s cut this princess show. Let them wait till 21 and above to make that decision for themselves.
In many cases it is the girl’s mother who is pushing her forward. Mothers who did not have the opportunity for such things in their own childhood have a tendency to live vicariously through their daughters.
For every girl who wins and leaves with a greater sense of self confidence there are numerous others who know they did their best but have been hurt by their loss and are left with a sense of disappointment.
What we see are lovely young ladies, beautifully dressed, and any one could be a winner. But of course not every one can be the princess. So the judges must decide and their criteria may not be altogether realistic.
The contest promotes false values because these are not necessarily the things that add up to good character or guarantee success in life. Thankfully it is left for those who are better qualified to teach these children the true principles of achievement in this world.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.
So sad to see the young, seemingly innocent faces being cultivated to vie for the title of Princess of that vulgar, lewd event called carnival.
…..smh……………..why are these young children being encouraged to take part in this garbage?
Where are the parents of these girls? Shouldn’t these girls focus be directed to learning how to read, write and spell properly and/or passing their Common Entrance exams instead of trying to be Princess of an event filled with decadence.
Many agree with you
Young people are attracted to this type of contest because it can give them a sense of importance and a feeling of accomplishment. That is what the human heart longs for but often it fails to satisfy.
It does not make them better people or contribute to their long term success. It can also give them a sense of superiority (pride), and unconsciously cause them to think less of their peers who do not have the same assets.
The late Bishop Fulton Sheen said ”It is better to light just one little candle than to curse the darkness.”
Parents, along with pastors, Sunday School teachers, and youth leaders should be sure they teach the children and young people how to receive Christ as their personal Savior, and teach them Biblical principles that will enable them to become all God wants them to be in life.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.