Miss India Guyana 2013 Katherina Roshana was invited as a special guest by the franchise holder of the French Guiana leg of the pageant, last Saturday.
According to a release, the local queen was given the VIP treatment, along with Miss India Pageant Guyana Franchise Holder Chandini Rambalak.
Roshana, who is also the Miss Limacol sponsored queen of the Miss Universe Guyana 2013 Pageant, and Miss India Worldwide: Most Beautiful Skin Awardee, was shocked at the warm reception she received from the French Guianese.
“They applauded and screamed on seeing Roshana, which actually made her joyful that she was much appreciated, as hundreds were taking photos of and with her, to the point she could not go on any longer, and had to stop. When she took the stage, the electricity was awesome as she strutted the catwalk.
“They told the Miss India Guyana beauty that they were voting for and supporting her for the Miss Universe competition. Later it was learnt that there was a large Guyanese migrant community, who were most proud that a queen of her talent and grace could visit their adoptive country. Katherina also expressed her joy at meeting the citizens of French Guyana, and meeting the Guyanese migrants and their descendants,” the release said.
According to the release, Roshana spoke to the gathering on autism and the need for awareness and understanding.
She also delivered a presentation of how autism affects children through the neurological system.
The queen advised the gathering to be on the lookout for children and adults with such traits and not ill-treat them ever, but to show kindness and love as love is the medicine for all illnesses.