Mr and Miss Beauty with Albinism back
Friday, October 28, 2022 | 410 Views |
Left to right: 1st prince; Balotlhanyi, King; Motladiile and 2nd Prince Baeti
Beauty With Albinism Botswana International Pageant president, Philadelphia Motladiile Kenneth, told Arts & Culture that the event will be held under the theme, 'The Colorless Walk". He explained that their tagline is #Beautythatclosesthestigmagap.
Kenneth further explained that through beauty and poise, they are determined to close the stigma gap, show that albinism should not be looked at as an odd condition but be embraced by the society. “Our young men and ladies are so ready. The Colorless walk says we do not see any colour, we only see beauty as persons with albinism go by on or off the ramp.
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