MIRI: All the 33 finalists of Miss Tourism Intercontinental 2010 were yesterday exposed to the local culture and lifestyle of Mirians.
SEEKING DIVINE BLESSING: Some of the beauties in prayer at the temple.
The exposure was made through their visit to Tamu Lama or Tamu Kedayan and Central Market in the city centre and San Ching Tian — the largest Taoist temple in South East Asia.
Their visits were part of their programme prior to the grand final of the pageant to be held at Miri Indoor Stadium on May 20.
The pageant, hosted by Miri, is part of activities and programmes organised in conjunction with its fifth anniversary as a city.
Their presence at Central Market captivated both the public and stall operators where they took the opportunity to take photographs with the beauties.
At the market, the tourism beauties were given insight into local eating habits and local cuisines.
After the visit to both markets they proceeded to the largest Taoist temple in South East Asia located in Krokop here.
They were briefed by the temple officers on the history of the temple which is one of the tourist attractions in Miri.
The majestic and elegant building is full of oriental characteristics in its architectural design.
Meanwhile, management of Imperial Hotel hosted them to a luncheon at the hotel before the preview show at the concourse of Imperial Mall and
Court before making a brief appearance at Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Job Expo at Miri Indoor Stadium.
Later in the evening, they joined Miri City Day Parade and Miri International Jazz Festival.
Tickets priced at RM10 for the grand final of the pageant are now on sale at the One-Stop-Centre on the ground floor of the city council’s multi-storey car park building.