Talent Showcase Day
The next day began in the usual way, with breakfast in the Trident Hotel restaurant. Although it is a meal, breakfast and dinner at this hotel are experienced as special events. Then you have the opportunity to see girls from all over the world in glamorous designer combinations, on high heels, with impeccable makeup and various hairstyles.
For this occasion, I opted for a glamorous yet elegant designer dress. Natalie Urbanove, with peacock feather motifs. Compliments came from all sides, and I was delighted with the warmth and friendliness of the girls.
I have to admit that breakfast at the Trident Hotel restaurant has become my favorite part of the day and I love starting my morning with Indian cuisine. Every day we have the opportunity to choose from a variety of spicy specialties, fresh fruit, salads and irresistible sweets. I try to try something new every day and immerse myself even deeper into the rich Indian culture through flavors.
After breakfast, I used the time to hang out with the girls. We got to know each other, exchanged stories about the countries we come from, took photos and made fun videos. Then we went back to the rooms to prepare for the next challenge, the audition for the Talent Show.
One of the most interesting sub-competitions within Miss World is the Talent Show, where each girl has the opportunity to present her talent. Over the next few days, each continental group will have an audition, and based on these, the finalists will be selected to perform in the official program.
For this occasion, I have prepared a text inspired by the verses Njegosha, our greatest poet and ruler. Since I love literature very much, I decided to express my talent through the written word. My text represents a kind of homage to female beauty and strength, and is based on motifs from “Mountain Wreath”.
Symbolically, I wore an artist's dress Senke Tujković, who carefully inscribed verses from this great literary work on it. The dress attracted attention and caused enthusiasm, and I proudly used the opportunity to introduce the girls to the character and work of Njegoš.
When it was my turn, I stepped onto the stage with dignity and confidence. With pride in my voice and heart, I recited the verses that had inspired me. Satisfied with my performance, I returned to my seat to watch and enjoy the other girls' numbers.
It was a true pleasure to watch performances that included a variety of dances, from traditional to ballet and modern, masterful vocal interpretations of famous songs, as well as paintings created before our eyes.
However, I was particularly impressed by the representative of Germany, who showed an incredible talent for languages. In addition to being musical, she demonstrated her knowledge of 15 world languages in one song, which particularly fascinated me.
It's always a privilege to be in the company of so many talented and inspiring girls. It's an experience that motivates me to grow and develop every day.
After the auditions were over, we spent the rest of the day hanging out, while the girls from other continents enjoyed sightseeing. At dinner, we gathered again, exchanged impressions, made friends, joked, and of course, took photos for keepsakes.
From saris to Montenegrin costumes and poskočica
This morning I woke up early and headed to breakfast, as I had interviews scheduled for local media right after my meal. Every day, at the same time in the morning, numerous Indian journalists come to our hotel to have exclusive interviews with girls from all over the world. Several representatives from each continent share their impressions of the competition, but also of Indian culture and the hospitality we were shown.
During the interview, the journalists took turns, and I spoke enthusiastically about my first days in India. I particularly emphasized the warmth, hospitality and kindness of the Indian people, as well as their sincere desire to be good hosts. Our stay in Telangana, thanks to them, exceeded all expectations.
Through the conversation, I also took the opportunity to introduce my country, Montenegro. I spoke about its natural beauty, rich tradition and traditional values that are deeply rooted in our people. I also mentioned our national dish, and I spoke with pride about Njegoš, our most important writer, philosopher and ruler.
After the interview, there was a fitting for the traditional Indian costume, the sari. When I saw the luxurious collection of colorful saris, decorated with rich details and authentic motifs, I could not hide my delight. I chose a skin-colored sari, with a tight skirt that follows the body line and a richly decorated top. The pieces we wore were signed by a famous Indian designer Archana Kochhar, known for its unique style and high quality. I was impressed by her demeanor, which was both elegant and glamorous, with a sincere desire to make every girl feel confident and beautiful in her creations. Each saree from her collection represented a palette of colors, luxurious textures, and traditional Indian motifs.
After the fitting, I rushed to my room to prepare for the national dance audition, a segment that makes Miss World unique, as it gives the girls the opportunity to perform the traditional dance of their country.
This year, the girls who wanted to perform the traditional dance of their country had to audition. I put on the Montenegrin national costume and, once again, felt a deep sense of pride for the trust shown to me to represent my culture. I performed a jump dance, and my colleagues from other countries followed the dynamic movements and energy that this dance carries with great interest and enthusiasm.
I spent the rest of the day socializing with the other contestants. Since there are 108 of us from all over the world, I try to meet as many girls as possible and take every opportunity to share experiences. As always, they were warm, open to conversation, and I was genuinely impressed by their intelligence, education, and breadth of qualities that underpin their outer beauty.
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