Saotola crowned Miss Chang 2020

In the ongoing Poanglüm Mini Hornbill celebrated at Loyem Memorial Ground, Tuensang town, Saotola was adjudged the winner of Miss Chang 2020 organized by the Changsao Thangjam Setshang (CTS) on January 13.
Bendang Tola and Hanahlemla were crowed first and second runners up respectively. 

To walk away with the title, Saotola responded to one of the judges in the final round who asked her, “Woman is the best creation of God. What is your opinion on that?”

“I believe women are the synonym of sacrifice, love and affection. Women are the companion of men for life created especially by God. Origin of a child is through a mother and a mother is a woman and me as a woman proudly stand here representing my people. So, yes women are the best creation of God,” she stated.  

With the theme ‘Thesa’ which means “lively, attractive and good personality,” Miss Chang 2020 was organized with the concept to reflect “one’s inner soul through the way of communication, movement, interaction and etiquettes in everyday life.”

Altogether, three rounds were held including traditional round with introduction, designer wear round and ethnic wear round. 

Alim Bin Beshang, Senior Assistant Transport Officer, Civil Secretariat, Kohima was the special guest of the event. “The way you think about your character, how you feel about yourself knowing and accepting who you are despite what people think of you is what make you beautiful,” she exhorted the participants. 

Naong Chemten, President CTS delivered the keynote speech and quoted “one beautiful heart is better than thousand beautiful faces,” as she reminded the participants that the judges have been observing everything about them since the beginning. She also stated that the concept behind organising the event is to find out the inner beauties of young ones.

Several well known artists performed in the programme which also had a round of display by models followed by Miss Chang 2019 winners making a special appearance.

Day before the main event the contestants took part in a charity event giving out clothes and food to needy people in the town. Talent night for the participants was held on January 9.

The winner walks away with a cash prize of Rs. 70, 000 which is sponsored by Sipong Chang of Keshai village and Tuensang District Administration under Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme. She will also be entitled the district ambassador of BBBP scheme for a year. The second prize was sponsored by Imtingangshi, Senior Treasury Officer, Tuensang and third prize by Lanutoshi, SAA, Treasury, Tuensang.

A press release issued by Media Cell Poanglüm Mini Hornbill 2020 stated that earlier, students of Wela Foundation School, Tuensang opened the night with choreography. More than 7000 people from all walks of life came to witness the mega event. Kaimang Choba and Osachipen hosted the event. 
(MExN)

Subtitles winners: 

Miss Ethnic: Saotola
Miss Photogenic: Toshila
Miss Talented: Esther
Miss Cat-walk: Saotola
Miss Perfect 10: Hanalemla
Miss Congeniality: Amenla