Multicultural Pageant in Dublin Combines Beauty, Culture and Drug Education

Contestants from several countries gathered in Dublin for a multicultural pageant that combined cultural celebration news eureka with an educational message about drug prevention.

Twenty-four women from seven countries participated in the programme, which was attended by approximately 450 guests at the Church of Scientology & Community Centre.

Broccoli Care Ltd. sponsored the programme, which was organised by Miss & Mrs Cross Continent Events Ltd. together 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.

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.

Niveditha Vudayagiri, a software engineer with a master’s degree in artificial intelligence, was crowned Miss Cross Continent 2026. The other leading awards went to Fortunate Lindokuhle Masina and Yuki Yuliatin.

The gathering connected beauty and cultural pride with leadership, informed choices and community involvement. The complete story can be read in this report about the multicultural pageant combining cultural celebration with drug education.