Vizag to host Little Model Earth 2019 from Dec 1

Visakhapatnam: In a bid to encourage children across the globe to showcase their talent and national culture, D La Valentina, a global fashion grooming agency in association with Research Media Group will organise an International Children's Festival of Arts and Culture titled as 'Little Model Earth 2019' from December 1 to 7 at Hotel Grand Bay.

Valentina Mishra, CEO of D La Valentina have brought this International event to Visakhapatnam which is happening for the first time in India. She is also the national director representing India for 15 such International events across the Globe.

The primary goal of the festival is to gather talented kids from all over the world to present their national culture and talent on international platform and promote universal brotherhood among participating nations besides, encouraging tourism in Visakhapatnam.

The six-day event commencing from December 1 would consist of an interview round with international jury, talent round, national day which showcases the representing country's costumes and culinary skills. Photo shoot in 'Wonders of Earth' costume and the Gala Evening / prize distribution ceremony is scheduled at VUDA Children Theatre on December 6.

Disha Palnati, a contestant from Navy Children School, says, "The pageant have given me the opportunity to gain abundant knowledge about different cultures and languages from other countries. I have more than 500 friends from all over the globe." Sharanya Madundi, a contestant from Delhi Public School, believes that unconditional love and support from her parents is the reason for her to stand out.

The event is being conducted in collaboration with the State Tourism Department and Minister for Tourism M Srinivasa Rao is being approached to be the chief guest for the grand finale.