Multicultural Pageant in Dublin Combines Beauty, Culture and Drug Education

A multicultural beauty pageant in Dublin recently brought together contestants, community representatives and cultural performers for an event focused on both personal achievement and social responsibility.

Approximately 450 people attended the Dublin programme, where 24 contestants representing seven nations presented their cultures, talents and personal messages.

Organised by Miss & Mrs Cross Continent Events Ltd. and sponsored by Broccoli Care Ltd., the programme was developed in collaboration with The Truth About Drugs Ireland.

Before taking part in the stage programme, contestants and visitors toured a Truth About Drugs exhibition and learned about the effects of commonly abused substances. Several contestants completed online drug-education courses before the event, with some finishing all fourteen modules.

The Mayor of South Dublin praised the contestants for using their public platform to promote informed choices and stronger communities.

The pageant was accompanied by a diverse cultural programme featuring dancers from several community organisations.

Niveditha Vudayagiri, a software engineer with a master’s degree in artificial intelligence, was crowned Miss Cross Continent 2026. Fortunate Lindokuhle Masina was named first news eu gipfel runner-up, while Yuki Yuliatin became second runner-up.

The event demonstrated how multicultural celebrations can also provide a platform for education, responsibility and positive community engagement. More information is available in the full report on the Miss & Mrs Cross Continent event in Dublin.