Little Miss & Mister Malaysia 2021, a children’s festival of social, arts and culture, was officially launched today at a press conference, held virtually on zoom. Natalya Kovalyova (Founder & President of Little Miss & Little Mister United World), Tyra Angel Odeny (2018 Grand Prix Winner & UNESCO Ambassador) and Srisupa Kewawapitak (2019 Grand Prix winner from Thailand) were the VIPs and Special Guests at the virtual event. Organized by Dance V Me and led by its founder and President, Jessie Foo, Little Miss & Mister Malaysia annually brings together talented children from all regions within the country, which is open to children of various ethnicity and cultures, aged between 4 and 15. Each year, the divisional winners will earn the right to be Malaysia’s delegates to the world’s biggest and most prestigious children’s’ festival of arts & culture – Little Miss & Little Mister United World 2022 – whose finals will be held in Antalya, Turkey. Due to the pandemic, the Malaysian edition will be held virtually this year.
The international children’s festival “Little Miss & Little Mister United World” was founded by Natalya Kovalyova in 2000. Participating delegates from all over the world annually gather at the festival to strengthen the friendly ties between their countries, get acquainted with the cultural heritage of the world, show their talents and join forces in an effort to make the world a better, cleaner and kinder place. The international festival gives each participant a unique experience and self-confidence. The winners of the festival from different age groups become “Children of the Year” in their countries and take part in the cultural activities of their countries. The festival travels to different countries annually since 2000, and now has reached 65 international representatives.
This year’s theme of the festival is “The Magical Kingdom”. Magic and fairy tales bring positivity and hope, joy and happiness to all children and their families. The pandemic has affected every adult and especially children, so it is hoped that “My Family, My World”, a little family project as part of the festival, will help enlighten the home atmosphere and foster closer family relationships.
Ilyn Loh (12) is the proud winner of the International Model Grand Prix 2019
“Little Miss & Mister Malaysia is more than just a pageant. It is designed to promote and instil social awareness, cultural and family values to our children. Believe in our children and nurture them with love, care and social values and we will witness their magical qualities unveiling,” explained Jessie Foo in her welcome address.
This year’s theme of the festival project is “Love, Care, Helping & Sharing”. The best social/cultural project will be receiving RM1,000 cash prize, which is to be donated to the charity organization or social project of their choice. The two main highlights of this festival includes the talent show and the fashion show where the finalists will be getting to showcase their best talents and their runway skills. The highlight of the festival will definitely be the crowning ceremony of the children contestants, hence the much anticipated Award Gala Ceremony. Apart from the competition, the festival will also be including enrichment programs for both children and their families. Professionals and master coaches will conduct virtual live sessions covering various topics that includes personal grooming, make-up, catwalk & posing, public speaking, dancing, photography, and social & cultural awareness.
The main competition will be taking place virtually from 10th August to 18th September 2021.
This year, the organizers have received up to RM 100k worth of sponsorships, which is very encouraging. Amongst the sponsors and partners are: Ampang Glasshouse, Jeong Family and Vivian Lai Aesthetics, Mega Music World, Hair Atelier, Alist Academy, Johan Speaking Academy, Farmskin Malaysia, Scuba G Mermaid, Selangor Fashion Week, PV Pageant Vote, Smile Studio and Rentak Sejuta.
For inquiries and registration, kindly follow the Little Miss & Mister Malaysia Facebook or click on the following link: https://forms.gle/DfuKWMpyEcyR6c746
