— as Mother-Daughter Pageant reinforces the power of womanhood

TWENTY-ONE pairs of proud mothers and daughters on Saturday evening proved once again that love is an unbreakable bond at the 27th hosting of the Supa-Stylistics Mother and Daughter Pageant.

Hosted at the National Culture Centre, the show was presented under the banner ‘Love’s Kaleidoscope’ with contestants in the junior, middle and senior categories.
Present, along with her daughter, was First Lady Sandra Granger who serves as Patron of the pageant.

Lighting up the stage with their vibrant colours and energetic personalities, the ladies did not disappoint the large turn-out of supporters who cheered at every possible moment for the duo they hoped would cop the crown.

The contestants were judged based on their appropriateness, suitability, creativity, dress fit, performance finish, performance display, togetherness, maintenance of the theme and crowd response.

Walking away with the crown in the junior category were Marica Abrams and Nomarra; the second runner-ups were Kenicia Lewis and Aariel and the third place winners were Cynthina Bharat-Bacchus and Maya.
Marica Abrams is a cosmetologist and masseuse while her daughter Nomarra is a Grade Two student at the Westfield Prep School.

Meanwhile, the middle category winners were Shonette Vyphuis and Saniayah followed by second place winners, Marcy Cameron and Chelsia and finally, Charlene Hamilton and Chrislene

Shonette Vyphuis is a senior graduate teacher at the West Ruimveldt Primary School while and Saniayah is a Fourth Grade student at the Modern Achievers Academy.
In the much-anticipated senior category, the audience erupted into cheers when the seven pairs of ladies took to the stage all at once in their long, flowing gowns, many with hidden variations of creativity.
Snatching the crown for the win was the mother and daughter pair of Germaine Jacques and Kia; the second runner-ups were Juliet Herod and Andrea, followed by Nathalie Adams and Latonya.

Germaine Jacques is an Administrative Assistant at Eureka Medical Laboratories and Kia, a first year biology student at the University of Guyana.
The first place winners received crowns, sashes, a bouquet of flowers, tickets for two to any Fly Jamaica destination, electronics, jewellery, shopping vouchers and more.
The night also showcased four pairs of fathers and sons with the intention of relating the message that men, too, are important in the balance of the family structure.
Amidst the vibrant presentations, special tribute was paid to the late Reona Payne, a past contestant of the pageant who was murdered by her partner earlier this year, following events of domestic abuse.

In keeping with the theme of love and respect for women, the National Dance Company and National Dance School dazzled the audience with their descriptive performances.
Meanwhile, renditions from Guyanese singer Calvin Burnett had the audience singing along to some of the best known `Rhythm and Blues’ love tunes.
In a written message to those who attended the pageant First Lady, Sandra Granger said: “When there are so many negative things happening around us it is a delight to witness the joy and positive energy of the contestants, young and old, as they demonstrate their many varied capabilities.”

Meanwhile, a message from President David Granger stated: “The Mother and Daughter Pageant is an exaltation of womanhood and celebration of motherhood…the pageant helps to sanctify the sacred mother-child relationship.”
The Supa-Stylistics Pageant was first introduced in the year 1990 and is produced annually by Mrs Ingrid Fung and her daughter, Dr. Sulan Fung-Browne.