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aventia institute and grow money host successful miss and mrs Punjaban australia Queensland 2023 Pageant

Women's Empowerment and Cultural Pride Take Center Stage at Unidus Community Centre

QUEENSLAND, Australia - On July 1st, the highly anticipated Miss and Mrs Punjaban Australia Queensland 2023 pageant, hosted by Aventia Institute and Grow Money, took place at the prestigious Unidus Community Centre in the presence of 600+ Audience. This annual event in Queensland showcases the talents and beauty of Punjabi women from Queensland as they compete for the coveted titles in the Miss and Mrs categories. The winners from Queensland will advance to the Miss and Mrs Punjaban Australia finals in Melbourne.

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The State winners for this year's event were Mrs Nishu Mann in the Mrs category and Miss Jasleen Kaur Dosanjh in the Miss category. These remarkable women, along with the runners-up, Mrs Sukhvir Kaur Sidhu and Miss Damanjot Kaur, displayed exceptional grace, beauty, and confidence, making the competition fierce among the participants. With their sights set on the title, they have worked tirelessly to prepare for the Main Event. The Last year's participant Miss Ramneek Kaur, the Queensland winner, went for the finals and came home as National Winner in Miss Category along with Mrs Mandeep Kaur, winner of Queensland, being the runner up Nationally in the Mrs. category. After their impressive achievements in the previous edition, they both acted as mentors for this year's contestants.

The Miss and Mrs Punjaban Queensland pageant has become a platform fostering participants' self-awareness and confidence.

The event garnered immense support from the community. It featured a star-studded panel of judges, including actress and singer Nisha Bano and actress Love Gill, who flew in from India to lend their expertise. Nisha Bano also treated the audience to a captivating live performance, enthralling everyone in attendance.

Aventia Institute, Flyworld Migration & Legal Services, and Grow Money proudly presented Miss and Mrs Punjaban Australia Queensland 2023, with the event being powered by Mahindra Automotive Australia, Saadgi Designer, and co-powered by Nabha Auto Repairs. The event was also associated with Radio Sanjhi Awaaz Melbourne - Australia, promising an unforgettable night for all attendees.

The organisers extended their heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors who made the event possible, including Flyworld Migration and Legal Services, Mahindra Automotive Australia, Saadgi Designer, Nabha Auto Repairs, Dream Way Migration and Education, Trends with Friends, Migration Evolution, Curry n Cask - Indian Bistro - Fortitude Valley, and Red Rocket Realty.

The event supporters, Folk Blasters Brisbane, Punjab Heritage Group Gold Coast, Sandli Paidan, Brisbane Giddha Group, Hunner -e -Regents park, Malwa Folk Dance Academy "MFDA", Rich Virsa Bhangra and Dance Academy Brisbane, Surtaal

Bhangra Academy Brisbane, Simply Human - Superheroes without Capes, Mandy Gill Artistry & Jewellery, Maahi Art Photography, Fabulous fashion point, Indoz TV, Ricky’s Aesthetics, Brisbane Indian Times, Peekaboo 23 Hair design by Mandy, J&K Designz, Randhawa Media, Misl E Punjab, Chaat pe Chat, were also acknowledged for their instrumental role in bringing the pageant to life.

Special thanks to our Media Partners, Brisbane Indian Times/Australian Indian Radio and Mrs Usha Chandra and Mr Umesh Chandra OAM, for conducting an Interview with Amarpreet Kaur to spread the vision of this event.

Amarpreet Kaur Virk, the heart and soul behind the event, demonstrated her unwavering passion for women's upliftment in society, aiming to boost their morale, confidence, and motivation. Her vision is to empower women, encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones and reach for the positions they deserve. With the success of this year's event, Amarpreet plans to elevate the pageant to greater heights next year, aiming to create a more significant impact on both the participants and the audience.

In this year's event, children under the age of 18 showcased their talents and took home awards in different age categories. The winner of Teen Mr Punjab is Agam Randhawa (New Category this year), the Runner up for Teen Mr Punjab is Abhijot Singh, The winner of Teen Miss Punjaban is Jasdeep Kaur, the Runner of Teen Miss Punjaban is Rabnoor Kaur Kalra, The Winner for Junior Miss Punjaban is Hargun Kaur, the Runner Up for Junior Miss Punjaban is Aishleen Kaur, The Winner of Little Miss punjaban is Hargun Kaur. The Runner Up for Little Miss Punjaban is Myra Jhatta. The audience was enthralled by the performances of these young participants, generating anticipation for next year's kids' participation.

Preparations for the Miss and Mrs Punjaban Queensland 2023 pageant began as soon as the dates were announced. Through dedicated practice sessions and classes, participants were given opportunities to learn various techniques, including ramp walking, giddha (traditional Punjabi folk dance), and makeup application.

The core event team members, Kritika Bansal, Harpargat Singh, and Taranjit Kaur, deserve special recognition for their tireless efforts in ensuring a seamless event from start to finish.

Registration for next year's Miss and Mrs Punjaban Australia pageant will open on January 1st, 2024. For more information, please visit the official website at https://missandmrspunjaba naustralia.com.au/.

As the Miss and Mrs Punjaban Queensland 2023 pageant drew to a close, it left behind a trail of inspiration, empowerment, and cultural pride, continuing to celebrate the strength and beauty of Punjabi women in Australia.

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