Girls meet a monk: Miss Tibet 2017

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A tibet monks gives a word of wisdom to the contestants of Miss Tibet 2017. This year the Miss Tibet pageant has the highest number of contestants with nine Tibetan beauties competing for the crown. They are Chemi Kyizom (20) from Delhi, Migmar Dolma (22) from New York, Saldon (19) from Vienna, Tenzin Khechoe (22) from Bangalore, Tenzin Nordon (20) from Chauntra, Tenzin Norzom (22) from Manali, Tenzin Paldon (21) from Kollegal;,Tenzin Yangkyi (25) from Byalakuppe and Tenzin Yeshi (20) from Bylakuppe, Karnataka. The competition was held in the northern Indian hill town of Dharamsala where the Tibetan government-in-exile is based. It is also home to the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s Buddhist spiritual leader. The three-day event had seven rounds including a swim-suit, talent, talk and traditional cost