10 shortlisted for Miss Guyana Culture Queen title

Ten young ladies were short-listed as finalists from more than 29 applications to vie for the title of Miss Guyana Culture Queen.
The pageant is slated for June at the National Culture Centre, but the finalists, who were chosen from several parts of the country, are undergoing training.
Back in 2019, Guyanese designer Randy Madray had secured the franchise for the pageant, and had unanimously selected Arya Richmond to represent Guyana at the international pageant, which was held in St. Kitts & Nevis. In that pageant, Richmond copped the first runner’s-up place.
In 2020, plans were moving apace to host a pageant, but this was hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, in 2023, plans are moving full steam ahead to host the pageant, after which a queen will be crowned and subsequently Guyana, at the international pageant billed for August.
The ten delegates will make their first public appearance when the sashing ceremony is held on April 22 at the Umana Yana. On pageant night, the 10 contestants will compete in several segments of the pageant, including national costume, talent, swimwear, evening gown, and intelligence.