Dreams and dangers of Myanmar’s beauty pageants

By THIN LEI WIN

Beauty pageants are thriving in Myanmar after being unbanned in 2011 as hundreds of hopefuls join for a chance at fame and fortune.

Sparkling in a red, sequined dress, Htet Htet Htun spins around the stage rehearsing a traditional Burmese dance that she hopes will make her stand out from 18 other young hopefuls competing in the first Miss Myanmar World pageant this month.

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