As the preparations for this year’s Fanta the hidden treasure, Miss Nepal 2016 is on, the organisers of the beauty pageant in alliance with R.B Diamond Jewellers, unveiled the new crown on Wednesday (March 15’ 2016), that will be awarded to the winner at the grand finale, scheduled to be held on  April 8’ 2016.

The crown has been designed with the motto of showcasing Nepal’s regal culture, and its beauty in the international platform; and to that end, the theme for the crown has been considered with care.

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Speaking at the crown unveiling event, Gopal Sundar Lal Kakshapati, chairman of The Hidden Treasure, said, “With the aim of reflecting the nation’s culture, society, its people and their story, the crown for this year has been forged with the vision of showcasing the depth and finesse of Nepali artistry.”

The crown that will be awarded to the winner, has the traditional Akhe ‘jhyaal’, which is a staple of traditional Newari architecture (as its focal point). The open window of the ‘Akhe jhyaal’ was picked by the designers to signify the open heart of the Nepali people (always welcoming guests with their warm hearts), explained RB Diamond’s Ramesh Maharjan.

“It’s a strong center piece has been decorated with floral patterns that are inspired by dense forests and the innate beauty of Nepal. The crown also assimilates the sun and the moon from the national flag into its design,” he stated.

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Also, there are new crowns for the runners up as well. Therefore, the crown for the first runner up has been designed incorporating the traditional ornament ‘Sirbandi’ into its design. The second runner up crown has the ‘Goddess Kumari’ as its focal point, and was designed to emphasise on the need to empower women, and to help them find their inner strength.

“The crowns have been crafted, taking pains to make sure they reflect Nepaliness. All three have stones of various origins that have been placed individually into the structure, whilst carefully considering the big picture,” Kakshapati further added.

In an interesting detail, Royal Blue Kyanite, which are mined and cut in Nepal, has been placed in the center of each of the crowns.

With the gala event for this year’s pageant now merely weeks away, the unveiling of the new crowns have added to the palpable excitement.

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