Venue: ACPP
Hall, Pretoria
Date: 22
& 23 June 2013
Day 1: 22 June 2013
We had an early start as registration was at 07h00 and
orientation started promptly at 08h00.
So excited!
We started off with the Casual Ramp. All the contestants had to wear blue jeans
with white t-shirts. We were also
allowed to wear our Pageants SA t-shirts and jackets. It was chilly and luckily we could wear boots
as well. After the ramp we had to go for
photos. Mom already had a table and
ordered some hot chocolate for me, just what I needed!
Next was Evening Wear.
I like getting my hair done, especially with the curls. Not to mention all the glitz, glam and
beautiful jewellery. It was a bit cold
wearing a short evening dress in the middle of winter but as soon as I got to
the stage, I forgot all about the cold.
Interview & Costume:
For this round, we had to wear a Cultural Outfit or an outfit that
represents a country. As part of the introduction,
prior to the interview, we had to include the following: - Name, Age, Hobbies,
the Country that we are representing, and describe the meaning of the cultural
outfit. The interview is then based on
your introduction. Of course, I chose
the United Kingdom because that is where my uncle John and aunt Natasja
lives. I’ve also been to London so that
was an easy choice. And with the
ballgown on, I felt like a real princess.
During the day we also had to do rehearsals for the show on
Sunday.
Day 2: 23 June
I must admit, getting up early on a Sunday morning in the
middle of winter, isn’t easy. But a girl
has to do what a girl has to do!
Slipper day, yay.
This means we could wear our slippers to rehearsal. Believe me, after an entire day with heels
on, it is a real blessing. We rehearsed
most of the day and during breaks, I spent some time with mom.
We had to wear our cultural costumes for the Awards
Ceremony. I received two awards,
Photogenic and best gifts. During the 20
minute break, we had to change into our evening wear for the gala show and
crowning. I made it to fourth
place. Was so happy when my friend,
Kailee was crowned Miss Petite Africa.