Georgetown: Sherica Ambrose, the twenty-one-year beauty of Region Nine 9 (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo), was crowned Miss Indigenous Heritage Queen 2015 on Saturday night at the National Cultural Centre. She emerged winner after competing against nine other young women from the hinterland regions of Guyana.
Ambrose, who holds a Diploma in Accountancy from the University of Guyana, stated that she was very overwhelmed but at the same time felt extremely happy for making herself, her Region, and all others who supported her, proud.
On Saturday night the young woman awed the audience with an interpretive dance and musical rendition as her contribution to the Pageant’s talent segment, in which she played a pan flute made of bamboo.
Her performance depicted an indigenous woman’s ability to charm the animals before hunting them, and highlighted the strong survival skills needed in the jungle.
Ambrose stated that it is the greatest feeling, knowing that her hard work has paid off. She added that it was not easy leaving home to come to Georgetown, wanting to emerge victorious but still feeling intimidated by the other beautiful and intelligent delegates.
She explained that training for the big night was intense but added that the girls all worked hard to perfect their individual roles. This, she added, was despite the fact that their schedules were filled with various activities, including travelling to Santa Aratak in Region Three, spending a day at the palms making the elderly feel special by providing manicures and pedicures, and various television and radio appearances. She said the group had also made a trip to the Walter Rodney Museum.
The former Central High School student said that now she has won, she is excited about being a role model for other young women. She added that she has founded a fitness group in Lethem and plans to build on that.
She also noted that she has always been interested in the idea of hosting an indigenous fashion show in her Region and plans to accomplish that dream soon.
Other than activities she considers fun, Ambrose inplied that she plans to visit villages within her community to speak about any issue they may be facing and find ways to assist them. Ambrose said she plans to engage in discussions with the relevant authorities on matters affecting her community and plans to do her best to help benefit her indigenous siblings.
She said that the other delegates are willing to work alongside her, and for that, she is very grateful.
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