THE Little Miss Den Amstel Emancipation Pageant Committee will be hosting its first annual pageant and talent show on July 28, 2024, at the Den Amstel Community Centre Ground under the theme, “Respecting Myself, Learning My Culture.”

The pageant aims to celebrate cultural heritage and personal growth, with outstanding performances and a pageant competition.

Pageant Director, Christa Simmons, spoke with the Buzz and shared that the pageant is opened to young girls aged seven to 12, who are residents of Den Amstel and surrounding communities (Fellowship, Blankenburg, and Hague). Either they or their parents must be of African descent.

In addition to providing the young ladies with the opportunity to shine and strut on stage in their elegant pieces, Simmons noted that a host of activities are planned to give them a well-rounded experience.

“Before the pageant, we plan to have a culture day with them, where we’re going to teach them to cook some African dishes, conkie, baking pone, maybe cooking some cook-up. We plan to have a day like that for them,” she said.

In addition to this, the delegates will have a photoshoot. These photos will be posted on pageant’s official Facebook page: Little Miss Den Amstel Emancipation Pageant.

The pageant will have a total of three categories: Talent, Casual Wear and the African Ballroom. This will be for each of the two age groups: seven to nine years old and 10-12 years.

At this point in time, more delegates are being sought. In addition to the aforementioned requirements, those interested in becoming a delegate must have a talent.

For more information and updates, persons can contact 661-7319 or visit the pageant’s Facebook.