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| PA suspends Miss Palestine pageant |
| 2009-12-21 |
| [Ma'an] After a wave of criticism, the finale of the first-ever Miss Palestine pageant has been postponed indefinitely by the Palestinian Authority. The Ramallah Governorate announced on Sunday, "According to the requirements of the public interest, we decided to freeze and delay indefinitely of the coronation of Miss Palestine 2009 that was scheduled to be held on 26/12/2009 in Ramallah." The statement said the decision was made out of respect for the anniversary of the onset of the Israeli war on Gaza, which will be marked on 27 December. But, the statement added, "We encourage such ideas that promote beauty that is committed to age-old Palestinian traditions and values." The Miss Palestine pageant generated controversy when it was announced by the Trip Fashion Company earlier in December. Islamist politicians denounced the competition as not in keeping with traditional values. The project originally had support from the Palestinian Authority. Officials from the ministries of Information and Culture were to help judge the contest, its organizers said. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #10 One sheep in a burlap sack looks pretty much like another. |
| Posted by: mojo 2009-12-21 12:33 |
| #9 Duh, Karl...."Kill the Juice! Kill the Juice!" |
| Posted by: Cornsilk Blondie 2009-12-21 10:40 |
| #8 Do they let the goats participate in a swim suit contest? How can a goat answer a question about world peace and ending hunger? For that matter: How can a Palestinian answer a question about world peace and ending hunger? |
| Posted by: Karl Rove 2009-12-21 10:26 |
| #7 What's the use? You know some camel is going to win. |
| Posted by: ed 2009-12-21 08:35 |
| #6 Sorry, all burkas look alike to me. |
| Posted by: Spot 2009-12-21 08:06 |
| #5 Officials from the ministries of Information and Culture were to help judge the contest, its organizers said. More judging of women at the ministerial level? Could have been bad for the runner ups and also rans. Spend the money on clean water and indoor plumbing instead please. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2009-12-21 03:54 |
| #4 age-old Palestinian traditions and values." ROTFL |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2009-12-21 02:41 |
| #3 What the big deal, you would only have two dozen women showing up in their burkas Yeah I know, its whats inside or underneath that counts. |
| Posted by: Ulenter Oppressor of the Faith9084 2009-12-21 02:02 |
| #2 the finale of the first-ever Miss Palestine pageant has been postponed indefinitely by the Palestinian Authority Now can we destroy them? |
| Posted by: gorb 2009-12-21 01:25 |
| #1 Pity. The first Miss Palestine pageant could have been an explosive event. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2009-12-21 00:18 |
