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Crowning glory: Why beauty pageants are such a big deal
In mid-20th century, pageants went global with competitions like Miss World (1951) and Miss Universe (1952)
- The concept of showcasing beauty dates centuries back however, in pre-colonial Kenya, beauty wasn't about competing in the modern sense but more about celebrating physical and personal attributes closely tied to cultural practices and adornments
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