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"I'm leaving tomorrow and the main event is on December 10. We'll camp in Sanya Island and will visit the whole of China for a month," said Miss Uganda 2005.
She is leaving with great expectations and if luck is on her side, then Uganda will no more enrich CNN with billions to gild its image because its admiration as the land 'Miss World' will be enough branding.
The 22-year-old Asiimwe was crowned in early October by MKM Promotions, a UK-based event management company which had just received a nod from Miss World Ltd to run the show after Ms Sylvia Owori pulled from the franchise.
Come December, it will be untainted glitz and high anticipation when the organizers get to knight a fresh Miss World to replace the reigning Queen, Maria Julia Mantilla Garcia from Peru.
"I know I'll make it. I'm know for breaking records," Asiimwe told Daily Monitor.
And trust the daughter of Reverend Elly Akankwasa and Ms Joice Akankwasa. She is an embodiment of charm with an infectious smile and unquestionable confidence. It will be less suprising if she emerges champion.
The 5 '7' inches tall girl has been specially trained by Tiner International School of Beauty whose Director, Ms Ruthy T. Kibirige, said Asiimwe is expected to do well at the Miss World beauty show because she's very eloquent, highly knowledgeable and above all has the right size.
All the 115 beauties will also visit the cosmopolitan shopping and trading capital of eastern China before hosting a charity auction and dinner at one of the city's many major international venues.
The contest will see Praise participate in the Miss World Talent Show that will provide contestants a chance to present to the people of Wanzhou a taste of their own culture in song and dance.
Miss Uganda's trip to China is an all-expenses paid trip. There is the Shs1m spending money, not forgetting a new wardrobe that comes with the best as fit for any princess of fashion and beauty!
--The Daily Monitor, Tuesday, November 2005, page 35
