Happy Independence Day from Liberian Pageants:Miss Liberia Maryland Korvi Kamara attends Liberian Independence Day Celebrations!!!

Saturday July 26 2008

Liberian Embassy Grounds Washington DC
Miss Liberia Maryland Korvi Kamara Attends the Liberian Independence Day Celebrations in Washington DC

The day after the Miss Liberia in the US Pageant Miss Liberia Maryland attends the Liberian Independence Day Celebrationss held at the Liberian Embassy. The Grounds were filled with Vendors , Entertainers and fellow Liberians young and and old as they celebrated Liberia's 161st birthday. The festivies began at 10 oclock that morning and did not end until 8pm that evening.

All of Liberia's comfort foods were there roasted meat and fish and my favorite Palava Sauce and Rice to the novelites we loved as children such as frozen Kool-Aid and Milk Candy!!!

Miss Kamara spent the entire time meeting and greeting fellow Liberians, taking pictures with men women and children. She even had the oppourtunity to meet a former Miss Republic of Liberia Queen.

At the end of the event Miss Kamara said "What a wonderful way to end the weekend. First I met an competed with some of the most dynamic Liberian women in the United States and eventhough I did not win it felt nice to come home to where my fellow Liberians from Maryland Washington DC Metropolitan Area treated me warmly and like a true Queen. I definately do feel like a winner!!"

Miss Liberia New York Halimatu Tunis wins the Miss Liberia In the US title

Friday July 24 2008-Philadelphia PA

Article from Front Page Africa

As if she was destined to make history, Ms. Hananatu Tunis, a New York resident snatched the Miss Liberia USA 2008 Crown Friday night at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in the heart of Philadelphia.

The annual Miss Liberian pageant is hosted by the illustrious women of the Liberia United Women in Progress (LUWIP), and it coincides with the celebration of Liberia’s 161st Independence Day on July 26th.

Pageant winner Ms. Hananatu TunisEight women representing their respective states put up a fabulous show as they tried to win the prestigious Miss Liberia 2008 crown. The show began with the Queens stepping on stage in their elegant African attires.

Under the watchful eyes of judges led by former Liberian arch national goalie and community activist, D. Zeogar Wilson, eight beautiful women, including Miss Ophelia Chulu of California, Miss Maima Harriet Badio of Pennsylvania, Miss Geogetta Wade Jarba-Wayne of Michigan, Miss Cassandra Zoewi Bornstein-Baylor of Texas, Miss Korvi Wanga Kamara of Maryland, Miss Alida Wilson of New Jersey and Miss Belloh Paulette Julius of Georgia participated in various aspects of the pageant.

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courtesy of Gem Imaging Events and Studios

2008 Pageant Images

The audience stands during the Liberian National Anthem

Miss Liberia Pennsylvania during preliminary interview.

The 2008 contestants pose for the judges during

the African Wear competition.

Miss New York Halimatu Tunis competing in the swimwear competition!!!

Miss Michigan preforms for the Judges during the talent competion.

Miss Texas competing in evening wear competition

Miss Maryland answers the final interview question.

Miss Maryland and Georgia receiving awards!!!

Miss New York is announce Miss Liberia in the US

Congratulations Halminatu wishing you a successful pageant year!!!

Part 3 Miss Liberia in the US contestants cruise the Spirit of Philadelphia

July 23 Penns Landing Philadelphia

The contestants woke up to an intense early morning rehearsal and headed out to lunch on the spirit of Philadelphia. The ladies had a wonderful time as they enjoyed scrumptous lunch and cruise along the Delaware River that separates Philadelphia PA from Camden NJ. During the cruise the contestants were entertained by the cruise staffas they preformed their movies and magic ensemble. Miss Georgia made a guest preformance in a Dreamgirls selection!!!

After the cruise the ladies quickly went back to the hotel and got change for a photo shoot in downtown Cemter City Philadelphia the rest of the evening was spent as free time and preparing for pageant night.

Phildelphia Photo Shoot Images

Part 2 Miss Liberia in the US contestants attends LUWIP first honoring session in Philadelphia PA

Wed July 23 Philadelphia PA

The contestants woke up to another wonderful breakfast and headed out to for an intense 2 hour rehearsal.

After rehearsal ladies got ready for their volunteer activity at the Royal Gardens Park in Philadelphia. This park once funded by the city government lost its funding when the area started to deteriorate. Nicole Chandler a locat residence refused to see the park and her neighborhood become an total eyesore and founded the Royal Gardens Association. With virtually no starting funds, she went to work researching applying for grants and recuriting volunteer and created a community senerity garden.

The ladies spent the morning doing gardening work pulling weeds clearing brush, and raking to create an expanison to the garden.

After the community service activity, the contestants went to lunch at Philadelphia famous Reading Market Terminal. The Reading Terminal was the original terminal where trains arrived in form all over the country back in the 1800's and early 19oo's Now its serves as a commerical district and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Philadelphia.

After the ladies had lunch and had a little bit of downtime, the ladies contestants prepared for the LUWIP's 1st Mayor Honorng Reception Dinner,located in the Mayor Reception Room at City Hall.
The ladies the evening greeting Councilmen and women city officals, pageant sponsors and prominent Liberian figures in Philadelphia. During the Ceremony contestant came up to podium and presented their platform.Next LUWIP members honored key members in the society which included...

Stanley Slaughter Commisioner of African and Carribean Affairs,
Children Crisis Center
Ronald G Waters Rep of 191 District in Philadelphia
Concil Woman Jennie L Blackwell
Anthony Kesselly Liberian Community Leader



After the the ceremony the ladies retired to the hotel where they ended a watch documentary on CNN called " Black in America"

Keep posted for more updates on This Miss Liberia in the US Pageant!!!

Miss Liberia in the US 2008 contestants arrive in Philadelphia PA

On Sunday April 20 2008 state finalists from all across the United States arrived at the Downtown Marriott Residence Inn in Philadelphia PAfor the 8 Miss Liberia in the US Pageant.

After contestants unpacked they were given an orientation where each one of them were interviewed by the LUWIP board.

The rest of the evening was spent breaking the ice as prepared for their first offical excursion to New York City.

On Monday Morning the constantants started off with a hearty breakfast and attended there first rehearsal. After rehearsal, the contestants took in lunch at the Hard Rock cafe and headed out headed out to New York City. The contestant arrived Double Tree Suites located in the heart of Manhattan on Broadway. During their stay the contestants resided in the Penthouse suite located on the 3oth top floor of the hotel. After the ladies settled in, they went for dinner at Steakhouse and toured the 42nd Street and Broadway strip. During the tour they stopped to meet and greet fellow New Yorkers and tourists from all around the world.

On Tuesday had 4:00 early morning start to attend the taping of Regis and Kelly Live at the WABC studios on 80th and Columbus Streets. After the show , Regis Kelly and Gilman all stopped stop for a photo op with the contestants.

After the show the ladies checked out of the hotel and headed out to UN Bldg for their meeting with the UN Liberian Ambassador Barnes. During this meeting the ladies had and opportunity
to ask the Ambassador many relevant question of various issues concerning Liberia from education and healthcare to current relations with our neighboring countries.

I do beleive that the Trip to the UN will be an experience that these ladies will never soon forget.

Miss Liberia in the US 2008 Pageant

Miss Liberia in the US 2008 Pageant

Friday July 25, 2008 Pennsylvania Convention Center
1100 Arch Street. Phila. PA 19107

Formal Attire (Doors open at 6:00pm - Pageant Starts at 7:00pm Sharp) Tickets Available online visit http://www.missliberia.org/

Official After Party
Lancaster Hall Banquet Facility
5151 Warren Street, Philadelphia PA

For more pageant info visit Edith W. 610-986-1077 or Agnes D. 610-931-3819
Johnetta G. 267-251-1754 or Renee W. 609-977-4041
Evita G.610-529-2117 or Patience K. 267-972-6391