Miss South India Kamachi Reddy was crowned Miss Pricilla 2017 during the Duavata Northern Crime Prevention Carnival at the future site of the Damodar City Complex in Labasa on Wednesday night.

First runner-up was Miss Tahiti Louis Gill, who also clinched the Miss Photogenic award.

Miss Fiji Lusiana Vakalolo was named second runner-up.

He also scooped the Miss Personality and Best Gown awards.

Reddy, 20, of Taveuni thanked God for giving him the courage to stand before the crowd during his participation for four days at the carnival

“I want to thank mother, aunty Manu, sister, Shayal and relatives for their support,” Reddy said.

“I advocated on violence against transgender.

“People should accept us for who we are.

“There are times where people treat us differently because of what we choose to be.

“People should be open minded and accept our presence because after all we are human beings.”

Reddy was selected by the judges after successfully answering questions on stage for the final public judging before being crowned.

TONIGHT’S PROGRAMME:

7pm Arrival of Chief Guest

7:20pm Address of Chief Guest

7.30pm Fiji Police dance group

8pm Best Creative attire

8.30pm Speech for the reigning princess and crowning of the Princess

9pm Vunivau Island group

9:20pm Speech of teens

9:30pm Crowning teens

10pm Fiji Police band Queen’s Second Public judging

10.30pm Musical Chair

Rest of items: Vatu Damu Youth; Fiji Police Dance group; Kings second public judging; Police Jazz Band; Indian Cultural Centre; Vunivau Islanders; Other items.

Edited by Rusiate Mataika

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