VITEBSK, 28 March (BelTA) – The winners of the 7th Open Contest of National Cultures, Creativity and Beauty Grace International were announced in the finale held in Vitebsk, BelTA has learned.
The contest was dedicated to the Year of the Belarusian Women. Fourteen contestants advanced to the final – seven young women and seven young men, all students at Belarusian universities. They represented nine countries.







In the lead-up to the final round, the contestants visited enterprises in the city, historical places, universities in the regional center, and museums; they also took part in beauty workshops and showcased their culinary talents.







The final round of the contest was held at the Vitebsk Concert Hall. The contestants showcased their elegance and beauty in a national costume fashion show, charmed the audience with their creative talents, and exhibited their elocution skills.







Many performances captured the hearts of the audience.







While the jury calculated the final results and determined the winners, student creative groups from Vitebsk's universities kept the audience thoroughly entertained. Songs, dances, and instrumental performances created an atmosphere of genuine celebration.















Photos by Aleksandr Khitrov/BelTA
The contest was dedicated to the Year of the Belarusian Women. Fourteen contestants advanced to the final – seven young women and seven young men, all students at Belarusian universities. They represented nine countries.







In the lead-up to the final round, the contestants visited enterprises in the city, historical places, universities in the regional center, and museums; they also took part in beauty workshops and showcased their culinary talents.






The final round of the contest was held at the Vitebsk Concert Hall. The contestants showcased their elegance and beauty in a national costume fashion show, charmed the audience with their creative talents, and exhibited their elocution skills.






Many performances captured the hearts of the audience. 






While the jury calculated the final results and determined the winners, student creative groups from Vitebsk's universities kept the audience thoroughly entertained. Songs, dances, and instrumental performances created an atmosphere of genuine celebration.














The contest reached its climax with the announcement of the winners. Tharushi Nethmi (Sri Lanka) and Eziz Agajanoc (Turkmenistan) were named winners of the culinary competition. The jury awarded the prestigious prize and the title of Mister International to Kitalano Beni Mapenzi (Congo). The Miss Grace crown and title were bestowed upon Harini Sreenivasan (India).
