Ms Lanka 2010 Beauty for a Cause:

Hurry - ten days more for closing date

By Mahes PERERA

Just ten days more to go before July 14 the closing date for all entries to be received for Ms Lanka 2010 contest. Stop don't vacillate. Be confident. Fill in the application form and mail it right away. Who knows you may be the one that Lady Luck will smile on and give you that enviable opportunity to wear the glittering crown!

Technique International in collaboration with the Sunday Observer - Sri Lanka's leading newspaper with the largest circulation - have again moved into present this attractive contest. To be a part of the glamourous and colourful pageant is an experience - an experience that will open doors for new achievements.

No sooner entries close on July 14, the Sunday Observer's Vote for the Most Popular Contestant will commence. The coupon will appear weekly in the Sunday Observer and make sure that you receive as many votes as possible, to win the surprises that have been lined up by the organisers. Besides winning the prestigious titles of Ms Lanka 2010 and Miss Sunday Observer, you have ten other ways of being in the spotlight by carrying off one or more of the ten Mini titles (see box).

Today being a model on the Catwalk is something most girls look forward to. Not only is it financially remunerative it also grooms you to acquire poise and confidence to face the world.

Talking of poise and confidence young designers who are interested in creating Evening Wear for Ms Elegant are requested to contact the organiser Gwendoline Kuhatheva, Director Technique International. She could be contacted on 2688787 during office hours.

The excitement will begin to mount in two month's time when the finals will be worked off in the last week of October 2010, with all the much awaited training.

This year the main objective of the 16th Ms Lanka - Beauty for a cause is to support the Differently Abled and Underpriviledged for Vocational Training Skills - a worthy cause you will agree. As such Technique International is seeking further financial support for this activity and donations will be greatly appreciated.

In previous years the proceeds from Ms Lanka have gone towards the talking book library for the Sri Lanka Federation of the Visually Handicapped, the building of a development centre for women in Batticaloa and improving the facilities of the elders home for the blind in Ambalantota, among others.

The official print sponsor is the Sunday Observer and the other sponsors are Pico Events, Sterling Flowers, softlogic and Trendy Wear.