{"id":2051414,"date":"2023-10-01T09:40:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T13:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/winners-announced-in-inaugural-ntd-global-chinese-beauty-pageant\/"},"modified":"2023-10-01T09:43:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T13:43:01","slug":"winners-announced-in-inaugural-ntd-global-chinese-beauty-pageant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/winners-announced-in-inaugural-ntd-global-chinese-beauty-pageant\/","title":{"rendered":"Winners revealed in first-ever NTD Global Chinese Beauty Contest."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwinners-announced-in-inaugural-ntd-global-chinese-beauty-pageant%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2051414&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>NTD&#8217;s Global\u2063 Chinese \u200dBeauty Pageant: Celebrating Authenticity, Goodness,\u200b and Beauty<\/h2>\n<p>On September 30th, an extraordinary event took place in New York\u200d City. \u2062Thirty-two young women from different corners of the world \u2063gathered for the grand finale of NTD&#8217;s inaugural Global Chinese Beauty Pageant.<\/p>\n<p>This pageant is not just about external beauty; it goes beyond that. NTD&#8217;s mission\u2063 is \u200dto promote &#8220;pure authenticity, pure goodness,\u200d and pure beauty.&#8221;\u200b The \u2063judges evaluated the contestants based on their understanding and embodiment\u200b of the five virtues\u200d prominent \u200bin \u2063traditional Chinese culture: morality, righteousness, propriety, benevolence, and faithfulness.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064winner of this prestigious competition was crowned Miss \u2063NTD and received a \u200cstunning five-sapphire &#8220;phoenix crown&#8221; tiara designed by Shen Yun \u200bCollections.<\/p>\n<h3>Embracing Diversity and Tradition<\/h3>\n<p>This\u200b groundbreaking competition was open to women of at least one-third Chinese descent, representing the diversity of the\u2062 global Chinese community. The pageant was conducted in \u2063a bilingual fashion, bridging cultures and\u200b languages.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/bright\/32-contestants-reclaiming-the-concept-of-beauty-in-miss-ntd-pageant-5500586?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>32 Contestants Reclaiming the Concept of Beauty\u200b in Miss NTD Pageant<\/h3>\n<p>      <\/a><br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/29\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/bright\/beauty-is-bestowed-by-the-divine-miss-ntd-candidate-annie-li-5496350?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Beauty is &#8216;Bestowed by the Divine&#8217;: Miss NTD Candidate Annie Li<\/h3>\n<p>      <\/a><br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/23\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Announcing\u2063 the Winners<\/h3>\n<p>Without further ado, here is the list of winners:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miss NTD:<\/strong> Cynthia Sun<\/li>\n<li><strong>1st Runner-up:<\/strong> Vicky Zhao<\/li>\n<li><strong>2nd Runner-up:<\/strong> Belle Meng<\/li>\n<li><strong>3rd Runner-up:<\/strong> Fiona Ji<\/li>\n<li><strong>4th \u200dRunner-up:<\/strong> \u2064Wandi \u200dZhu<\/li>\n<li><strong>5th Runner-up:<\/strong> Annie \u200dChen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best in Evening Gown:<\/strong> Tina Yang<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best in Fitness \u2063Wear:<\/strong> Belle \u2064Meng<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best\u2064 in Instrumentalist:<\/strong> \u2064Melody Hughes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best in Dancing:<\/strong> Vicky Zhao<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best \u2062in Creative:<\/strong> \u200bElisabeth Yang<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best in Beauty with a Mission:<\/strong> 1. Annie Li,\u2064 2. Sherry Ning, 3. Annie Chen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Miss\u2064 Photogenic:<\/strong> Cissy Sun<\/li>\n<li><strong>Miss\u200d Congeniality:<\/strong> Annie\u200d Chen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Director&#8217;s Award:<\/strong> Laura\u200b Danne<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semifinalists:<\/strong> Annie Li, Ada Li, Fiona Ji, Zoey Zhang, Sherry Ning, Cynthia\u2064 Sun, Wandi Zhu, Karen Yu, Tina \u2064Yang, Annie Chen, Lee \u2062Li, Belle \u2064Meng,\u2062 Melody\u2063 Hughes, Vicky\u200c Zhao, Lisa Mu, Leah Pan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the bilingual nature of \u2064the pageant promote cultural exchange, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-trump-to-speak-in-south-carolina-days-before-second-gop-debate\/\" title=\"LIVE: Trump to address South Carolina before second GOP debate.\">cross-cultural \u200dunderstanding<\/a>, \u2063and cooperation<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S=&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/winners-announced-in-inaugural-ntd-global-chinese-beauty-pageant\/\" title=\"Winners revealed in first-ever NTD Global Chinese Beauty Contest.\">list-disc pl-8 mb-4<\/a>&#8220;><\/p>\n<li class=\"text-[#2F2F2F] leading-[26px]\"><a href=\"#\">The Evolution of Beauty Pageants: Empowering Women Worldwide<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"text-[#2F2F2F] leading-[26px]\"><a href=\"#\">The Importance of Cultural Representation in Beauty Pageants<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"text-[#2F2F2F] leading-[26px]\"><a href=\"#\">Shen Yun Collections: Preserving Chinese Culture Through Fashion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In a world where beauty pageants are often criticized for\u2064 their focus on physical appearance, this event stood out for its emphasis on character and tradition. By highlighting the five \u2062virtues of traditional Chinese culture, the competition celebrated not only outer beauty but also\u200d inner qualities that are often overlooked.<\/p>\n<p>The pageant also aimed to showcase the richness and\u200b diversity of the global Chinese community. Participants hailed from countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, and\u2062 Singapore. Their varied backgrounds and experiences were a testament to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-drops-plan-to-track-chinese-communist-influence-in-american-schools-report\/\" title=\"Biden Drops Plan To Track Chinese Communist Influence In American Schools: Report\">global influence<\/a>\u200b of Chinese culture and heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the competition \u200bfostered cultural exchange by being conducted in a bilingual manner. Contestants were required to communicate effectively in both Mandarin Chinese and English, showcasing their ability to bridge cultures and languages. This aspect of the pageant emphasized the importance of \u2064embracing diversity and promoting cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.<\/p>\n<h3>A Symbol of\u2064 Excellence and\u200d Grace<\/h3>\n<p>The crowning moment of the event was when the winner, Miss NTD, was presented with a stunning\u2063 five-sapphire\u2062 &#8220;phoenix crown&#8221; tiara.\u2064 Designed by Shen Yun Collections, the\u200c tiara symbolized both beauty and grace.<\/p>\n<p>The phoenix, a legendary creature in Chinese\u200d culture, represents excellence, resilience, and rebirth. The use of sapphires in\u200d the crown only added to its \u2062allure, as sapphires are known\u200c for their association with wisdom, nobility, and purity. The combination of these elements embodied the ideals of the \u200dpageant, celebrating authenticity, goodness, and beauty.<\/p>\n<p>Through this \u200devent, NTD has once again showcased its commitment to\u200d promoting values\u2062 that go beyond superficial beauty. By recognizing and honoring inner virtues, the pageant highlighted\u200c the importance of character and integrity in a world dominated by appearances. The\u2062 global Chinese \u200ccommunity \u200bhas been given a platform to celebrate their heritage and showcase their unique\u200d identities.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200b the\u2062 inaugural Global Chinese Beauty Pageant comes to a close, it leaves a lasting impact\u200b on the participants and the audience. The message of authenticity, \u200dgoodness, and beauty resonates not\u200d only within the Chinese community but also with people from all\u200c walks of life. In a world that often focuses on external appearances, NTD&#8217;s\u200b event serves as a reminder that true beauty lies\u200d in one&#8217;s character\u200b and values.<\/p>\n<p>This\u200c pageant set a high standard in \u200dredefining beauty pageants\u200b and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pilot-dies-in-crash-of-ultralight-in-central-new-mexico\/\" title=\"Ultralight crash in Central NM claims pilot's life.\">promoting cultural understanding<\/a> and appreciation. It is with great anticipation \u200bthat the global\u200d community awaits \u200cthe next\u200b iteration of NTD&#8217;s Global Chinese Beauty\u2063 Pageant, hoping for another celebration of authenticity, goodness, and beauty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Sept. 30, 32 young women from around the world met in New York for NTD&#8217;s first Global Chinese Beauty Pageant. 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