KATHMANDU: Registration for the highly anticipated beauty pageant 'Miss Universe Nepal 2024' is now open.
The organiser, Global Glamour Venture, announced the application for the pageant during a press meet held at The Soaltee Kathmandu on Monday.
Sangita Puri, National Director of Miss Universe Nepal 2024, said, "The Perfect You - that's what we all are. I have always believed that we are all perfect in our own way and we are extremely excited to announce that registration is finally open for Miss Universe Nepal 2024. This year we are committed to making the pageant more democratic and inclusive by accepting women from all walks of life."
She added, "I would like to request every Nepali and Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) woman to step forward and seize this opportunity, and show the entire universe the limitless capabilities of Nepali women. Let us unite on this global stage, illuminating the universe with our strength, talent, and indomitable spirit."
The application is set to remain open from May 14 till June 15, 2024.
Interested participants can apply either through the Khalti app or the online form available on all official social media platforms of Miss Universe Nepal. Various activation programmes will also be conducted across all seven provinces throughout the registration period.
Females above 18 who have completed Higher Secondary Education or Intermediate Level are eligible to participate in the competition. There won't be any other restrictions like height, weight, and marital status. Similarly, besides Nepali participants, Miss Universe is also accepting Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) participants.
The Top 60 will be announced on July 2 and the Top 30 will be announced through a mini Gala on July 11. Similarly, The Top 22 will be announced on July 31 and the close camp will be held on August 25. The grand finale is scheduled to be held on August 31. Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios will also grace the stage of Miss Universe Nepal 2024 this year.
The Top 60 will receive a comprehensive two-day training while the Top 22 will get an extended 15-day training by International Pageant and Image Coach Alexander Gonzalez. Furthermore, the winners will receive intensive post-event training by Gonzalez until September 9, 2024. The winner of the pageant will represent Nepal at the 73rd Miss Universe 2024 which is scheduled to be held in November, in Mexico.
Khalti has been announced as the official registration partner, Miss Universe Skin Care as the skincare partner, and the Nepal Tourism Board as the tourism partner.