The grand finale of Miss Earth Myanmar 2016 concluded with the crowning of Nan Khine Shwe Wahwin as the new Miss Earth Myanmar. She succeeds Eaint Myat Chal, Miss Earth Myanmar 2015, and will now compete in Miss Earth 2016, scheduled to be held on October 29’ 2016.
18 years old Nan Khine Shwe Wahwin, standing tall at an astounding height of 170 cm, is one of our favourites for the Miss Earth 2016 title. Currently a student, Nan Khine comes from a broken family and has stayed with her aunt.
Nan Khine believes that “A man-made problem has a man-made solution.” This Myanmar beauty loves to dance and has inclination towards music. Giving a detailed description about her environmental advocacy, Nan said, “I’ve chosen Environmental Awareness Programs for School Children in my country as my environmental advocacy. The reason why I chose this project is that I am very passionate not only about teaching but also about sharing my experiences to others as well as I do love kids. Environmental Education should be taught to all children from primary to middle class as core subject. I have been trying to make it one of the top priorities of Education in Myanmar. It is the project to inspire and educate our younger generation on environmental knowledge and good practices about 5R (Rethink, Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, and Respect). Young children are very curious and take in a great deal about the people and objects within their environment. This is the perfect time to begin sowing the seeds of awareness about caring for the environment. Another reason for starting with young children is that their families are heavily involved with their learning. By teaching young children about the environment, parents gain environmental awareness through becoming involved with home projects. This is also a chance for parent education. Our Kids are our leaders of tomorrow. So, I believe the kids’ environmental education is critical to sustainable development of our mother earth. That’s why I am making many school tours around the nation cooperating with the NGO and local environmental organizations in Myanmar. My aim is to be a part of global movement by working hand in hand with government, private sector, local communities to help preserving and protecting the environment through this advocacy.”
During her childhood years Nan wanted to be a teacher. She said, “I thought my teachers know everything not only about school lessons but also the way to teach us to be good children. They are creators and mentors for me. I also wanted to shape the brain and mind-set of children like these good teachers.”
Winning the Miss Earth Myanmar 2016 crown is the most memorable of her life. The young beauty states, “My success could make my state “Kayin” and my “Karen people” proud and happy. So, it was truly a very precious moment in my life where not only my dream but also my Karen people’s dreams became a reality. It was also the testimony that perseverance, commitment, and hard work really do pay off.”
If Nan wins the crown she would like to promote tourism in Myanmar. The beauty queen says, “With worth experiencing eco-tourism spots, Myanmar is one of the most magical and undiscovered destinations in the world: a golden land of absolutely breathtaking beauty and charm of great traditional value, fascinatingly diverse historical heritage, custom and culture. You will be amazed and bewitched by the beauty of the unspoilt land, pristine nature, rich natural resources, many important ancient cities, religious sites and very hospitable people with the lifestyle of 135 ethnic groups, their colourful costumes and traditions. I guarantee that your visit to Myanmar will be overwhelmed with feeling of satisfactory and than you're expected. Please come to my enchanting Myanmar and take the real experience of your own.”
Nan aims at being a very special earth warrior for the mother earth. She is full of passion and energy and takes this great opportunity to represent her city at Miss Earth 2016, where she hopes to get crowned by the reigning Miss Earth Angelia Gabrena Ong.
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