Vasonela is Miss Poumai Thounii
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, January 07 2016:
The Poumai Thounii celebration came to an end with the crowning of Miss Thounii today at Senapati headquarters.
SK Dev Verman, Principal Secretary (Tribal Affairs)
was the chief guest while Radha Kumar Singh, Secretary (Arts & Culture) was the guest of honour.
Deputy Commissioner Jacintha Lazarus was the functional
president.
The evening session which was graced by SJ Chiru, Director (Crops & Trade) drew thousands of revellers.
UNC president Gaidon Kamei extended greetings and lauded the Poumai Naga Union and the organizing committee.
The main highlight of the evening programme was the Miss Thounii contest where 22 beautiful Poumai damsels vied for the coveted title which carries a cash award of Rs 1 lakh.
After several rounds, Vasonela of Oinam was declared the Miss Thounii 2016 amidst thundering cheers and applause.
Miss Taiveinai of Purul and Miss Rose of Oinam were adjudged the first and second runners-up respectively.
The day's programme was marked by various cultural shows.