Multicultural Pageant in Dublin Combines Beauty, Culture and Drug Education

Beauty, culture and community education came together in Dublin during the first Miss & Mrs Cross Continent pageant.

Twenty-four women from seven countries participated in the programme, which was attended by approximately 450 guests at the Church of Scientology & Community Centre.

The organisers worked with The Truth About Drugs Ireland to include an educational element alongside the pageant and cultural performances.

Drug education formed an important part of the event, with guided exhibition tours introducing visitors to information about commonly used drugs. Some participants completed all fourteen educational modules, demonstrating that their preparation went beyond the traditional pageant format.

Cllr. Francis Timmons, Mayor of South Dublin, spoke during the programme about the importance of bringing communities news eu wahlen together through education.

The afternoon also included Irish, Indian and Indonesian dance performances, reflecting the international character of the gathering.

Software engineer Niveditha Vudayagiri received the Miss Cross Continent 2026 title at the conclusion of the programme. Fortunate Lindokuhle Masina and Yuki Yuliatin completed the top three as first and second runners-up.

The gathering connected beauty and cultural pride with leadership, informed choices and community involvement. More information is available in the full report on the Miss & Mrs Cross Continent event in Dublin.