Cross Continent Pageant Promotes Culture, Leadership and Drug Awareness

Contestants from several countries gathered in Dublin for a multicultural pageant that combined cultural celebration with an educational message about drug prevention. Held at the Church of Scientology & Community Centre in Dublin, the gathering featured 24 contestants from seven different nations and an audience of about 450 people. The pageant was organised by Miss & Mrs Cross Continent Events news europe Ltd., with support from Broccoli Care Ltd. and cooperation from The Truth About Drugs Ireland. Participants were invited to explore educational materials explaining the risks and effects associated with drug abuse. Some participants completed all fourteen educational modules, demonstrating that their preparation went beyond the traditional pageant format. In his address, Mayor Francis Timmons noted that education and positive leadership can help create healthier and more united communities. Cultural performances added to the programme, including Irish dance, Indian classical dance and traditional Indonesian presentations. Software engineer Niveditha Vudayagiri received the Miss Cross Continent 2026 title at the conclusion of the programme. Fortunate Lindokuhle Masina was named first runner-up, while Yuki Yuliatin became second runner-up. By combining cultural expression with drug education, the programme gave the traditional pageant format a wider social purpose. Further background appears in the article covering the Dublin pageant promoting culture, leadership and drug awareness.