Miss Heritage International 2023 is “Miss Japan!”
With a round of applause on the glittering stage in Thailand,
I was crowned as Miss Heritage International 2023.
The spectacle unfolded before my eyes, which I had never imagined a year ago.
The Miss Heritage Pageants Japan was held in July 2023. I had never been involved in any beauty pageants whatsoever; it was my first entry for beauty pageants in my life.
My friend recommended me to enter the contest.
Even though it was a hard decision to make, I dared to participate the Miss Heritage Pageants Japan; my desire to be a model, what beauty pageants are like, how much I can push myself toward my goal, and how I will be judged and appreciated, based upon all my experiences from childhood.
I also felt that I would like to expand my possibility.
Luckily, I was crowned as Miss Heritage Pageants Japan 2023, allowing me to challenge the world stage.
I learned swimming, hula and rhythmic gymnastics in my childhood. And I started ballet in earnest when I was 9 years old, receiving awards in various competitions.
After graduating from a high school in Japan, I devoted myself to ballet practice in the New National Theatre, Tokyo for two years.
Then I, as a trainee, attended Alberta Ballet School, the one of the Biggest Ballet Company in Canada.
Unfortunately, I suffered from ankle injuries, ending up in going back to my country. I abandoned my dreams once due to the injuries.
However, I sticked to my hope and kept learning and performing Jazz dance, contemporary dance and tap dance etc.
Now I belong to an organization of contemporary dance in Japan. As a professional dancer, I perform on stages and also in the provinces, including places such as art schools.
Since the Heritage Pageants Japan is exceptional and outstanding in many ways, preparations were beyond my imagination.
In my first-ever walking lesson in my life, I managed to learn how to walk with “the style” and “the aura.” Various beauty lessons have changed my sense of beauty.
I could realize that “beautiful” people make every effort; focusing on their daily skin care, their muscles of facial expressions and their diet as well.
I have also started to take mental training to discipline myself.
The hardest part of my training was English. Even though I had studied abroad, most of my English were gone at the time. Moreover, because I only remembered ballet-related English, I had to start all over again from the English basics.
During the Heritage Pageants Japan, we had questions and answers in English, aiming at the event to be the global standard. It has been a heavy burden for me. However, tackling to learn English has greatly developed me.
I appreciate that the Japanese organizers introduced English for the domestic event, which has motivated me to pursue my English goal.
Not being fluent enough in English, it was fun and grateful moments to talk to the Queens from all around the world. They are tender, fun and wonderful. The experiences became my best treasure. It is no exaggeration to say that the best memory is the time I had conversations with them.
Moreover, I appreciate sponsors and organizers of this event. I, as a contestant, could feel their consideration to put us above all else in any situation. Splendid hotel, delicious food… you name it! The schedule was also well organized so that we could pleasantly spend days in Thailand.
I love all the staff members who were always kind and thoughtful. They even eased our tension.
Thailand became my favorite country, even though I haven’t seen all in about busy 10 days.
I have been overwhelmed with gratitude and valuable experiences, I still can not believe I have won the title.
I am strongly attached to the Heritage Pageants International already.
By participating the event, I could realize the significance of Japanese heritages and culture again. In addition, I became more knowledge-hungry for the various heritages and culture in their world.
I pray for the world peace and also wish to develop connections with people globally. Cherishing the bond of friendship forged in this event, I would like to deepen the mutual understanding through tourism and so on.
Furthermore, I would be pleased if people become more familiar with other countries’ “Heritage” through our mutual introductions.
With the responsibility and being aware of what it means to be Miss Heritage International 2023, I would like to convey messages via social media.
I am sincerely thankful for this opportunity to happen upon me.
I wish the Heritage Pageants International will last forever. And the whole world will become more acquainted with this superb event.
https://pageantofheritage.com/
For More Information
Eplanet Pte Ltd, Singapore
eplanetsg@gmail.com,
pageantofheritage@gmail.com
Santosh Sapkota +977 9851057260
Chairman/Event Director
Susan Koh+65 85151151
International Director/ Event Coordinator
Fontip Sriwaranyoo+66 951639289
Local Coordinator Thailand