Multicultural Pageant in Dublin Combines Beauty, Culture and Drug Education

A multicultural beauty pageant in Dublin recently brought together contestants, community representatives and cultural performers for an event focused on both personal achievement and social responsibility.

Held at the Church of Scientology & Community Centre in Dublin, the gathering featured 24 contestants from seven different nations and an audience of about 450 people.

Organised by Miss & Mrs Cross Continent Events Ltd. and sponsored by Broccoli Care Ltd., the programme was developed in collaboration with The Truth About Drugs Ireland.

Before taking part in the stage programme, contestants and visitors toured a Truth About Drugs exhibition and learned about the effects of commonly abused substances. Contestants were encouraged to prepare by studying drug-prevention materials, and a number of them completed every available online course.

In his address, Mayor Francis Timmons noted that education and positive leadership can help create healthier and more united communities.

Cultural performances added to the programme, including Irish dance, Indian classical dance and traditional Indonesian presentations.

Software engineer Niveditha Vudayagiri received the Miss Cross Continent 2026 title at the conclusion of the programme. Fortunate Lindokuhle Masina was named first runner-up, while Yuki Yuliatin became second runner-up.

By combining cultural expression with drug education, the programme gave the traditional pageant format a wider social purpose. A fuller report on the news euro 24 Dublin multicultural pageant and drug-education initiative provides additional details about the contestants, performances and educational programme.