Beauty, culture and community education came together in Dublin during the first Miss & Mrs Cross Continent pageant.
Twenty-four women from seven countries participated in the programme, which was attended by approximately 450 guests at the Church of Scientology & Community Centre.
Organised by Miss & Mrs Cross Continent Events Ltd. and sponsored by Broccoli Care Ltd., the programme was developed in collaboration with The Truth About Drugs Ireland.
Participants were invited to explore educational materials explaining the risks and effects associated with drug abuse. Several contestants completed online drug-education courses before the event, with some finishing all fourteen modules.
The Mayor of South Dublin praised the contestants for using their public platform to promote informed choices and stronger communities.
Guests enjoyed performances representing Irish, Indian and Indonesian traditions throughout the afternoon.
Software engineer news eureka Niveditha Vudayagiri received the Miss Cross Continent 2026 title at the conclusion of the programme. The first runner-up title went to Fortunate Lindokuhle Masina, followed by Yuki Yuliatin as second runner-up.
The pageant showed that public events can celebrate talent and diversity while also addressing important social concerns. More information is available in the full report on the Miss & Mrs Cross Continent event in Dublin.