Even the saddest tragedies have beautiful silver linings. Angola will host a "Miss Landmine Survivor" beauty pageant this April, as a way to heal the country that just came out of a 27-year civil war. As many as 1.5 million people died during the war and Angola only has a population of around 12 million.
The pageant will star 18 landmine victims, representing all of the country's provinces. Check out the contestant profiles here. Many of these women, who were injured as children, are now working mothers.
As a result of the war, which ended in 2002, tens of thousands of victims lost limbs or were otherwise injured by landmines. Today, millions of leftover landmines still claim victims. Hopefully, the pageant will provide hope to those facing the challenges of losing limbs, while also bringing awareness to the ongoing existence of mines, therefore preventing more maiming.
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I'm kind of torn here. I mean I love the fact that they're overcoming their physical limitations; that's very brave. On the other hand, beauty pageants are sort of just inherently degrading, aren't they?
1They can be, but they also can be very rewarding. As a person who was in to the beauty P lifestyle for many years, it teaches many things, not just how to smile. Even when you lose, it makes you get up, dust yourself off, and know there's always a next time. I'm not talking about the one timer, I'm talking about people who make pageants a "sport". I've known several girls who have had their whole college tuition's paid for by winning parents. Its not all bad.
2is that seriously the logo?
3I think it's fab! lol
4On a serious note I think this is wonderful, but God please forgive me I just can not get the character out of my head from MAD tv now, what a talent segment that would make.
5that logo is a little ridiculous but i do like this idea
6Sad and sadder.
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