Press Release

The National contest for Miss India Indonesia 2003 would be held in Jakarta on August 29^th 2003. This is the first time a Beauty queen would be selected from among the Indians residing in Indonesia to take part in the Miss India Worldwide pageant to be held in San Francisco (USA) on September 27, 2003 where contestants from over 40 countries would participate. 

About Miss India Worldwide:

Miss India Worldwide is conducted annually since 1990 by Miss India Worldwide Organization, New York a division of India Festival Committee (USA) established in 1974. This pageant has been recognized as the “most glamorous Indian event in the world”. In line with other prestigious international pageants, Miss India Worldwide was also staged in various parts of the world. Last year the worldwide pageant was held in Durban, South Africa. In 1997 it was held in Mumbai to salute India on its 50^th anniversary of Independence. In the year 1998 it was organized in association with UTV International, in the exotic and beautiful city of Singapore. It was also organized in different states of USA.

The contestants in all the pageants are of Indian origin, between the age of 17 and 25, never married and are citizens, residents or born in the country which they represent. The pageant consists of four segments – Evening Gown, Indian Dress, Talent and Question-Answer. The winners of all the various national pageants from all over the world vie for the glamorous and prestigious title of the Miss India Worldwide.

The organization motivates and guides its winners and contestants to take up charitable causes. Many of the past winners have raised substantial funds for charities, especially for handicapped children. The name of Miss India Worldwide was registered under the trademark act of USA and has been granted Trade Mark by the Commissioner of Patents ad Trademarks of the United States Government. 

National Pageant:

The National Pageant of Indonesia would be organized by India Club Indonesia and conducted by Emirates Vision – the director of Miss India Worldwide. The winners of the national pageant would be crowned as “Miss India Indonesia 2003” and would be given a free round trip to San Francisco inclusive of Air Travel, accommodation full board, sight seeing, training. She would also receive various assignments for Modeling, Fashion shows, appearance, and participation in charitable events etc. for the reigning period of one year. 

On receipt of the applications from the interested participants of Indonesia, an audition would be conducted to select the best 10 for the contest. The ten selected participants would undergo grooming and training by experts who would be flown down from India for this program. After 3 days of training program the event would be staged open to the public on tickets and invitees. Acclaimed personalities would be judging the event to select the winner. Contestants would be judged on the following categories. (A) Indian Dress (B) Evening Gown (C) Talent and (D) Question-Answer. Since Miss India Worldwide is a conservative pageant, proper attire for all segments is mandatory. Apart from the winner of the Crown, there would be other winners too such as the Runner-up, Miss Beautiful Smile, Miss Beautiful Hair, Miss Photogenic and Miss Talented. The event would also have celebrity performance from India for and evening of entertainment and glamour.  

How and who can participate:

Any woman of Indian origin (regardless of her place of birth) between the ages of 17 to 25 inclusive (on December 31^st 2003), never married and never having had a child is eligible to participate. Must be a resident, citizen or born in Indonesia.  

Special Attraction:

In addition to the beauty contest there would be an entertainment program for the audience, performance by Anaida the pop singer from India. 

Interested participants are requested to send their application with full details along with a photograph to
India Club by email at missindiaindo@hotmail.com ,
or by mail at Taman Rasuna Apartment, Wisma Melur, Tower 9, 27th Floor, Unit - C,  Jl. H.R Rasuna Said, Jakarta Selatan. INDONESIA Tel.& Fax : 62 21 9391949 .

Application forms and all details are available for request by email at missindiaindo@hotmail.com or at the India Club Office or at the India club website at http://www.indiaclubindonesia.org.  The cutoff date for receipt of application is August 9^th 2003. Participants are requested to apply immediately. Participation in this contest is absolutely FREE.