Miss New Caledonia
Miss New Caledonia (french: Miss Nouvelle-Calédonie) is a French beauty pageant which selects a representative for the Miss France national competition from the '' sui generis'' overseas collectivity of New Caledonia ) , anthem = "" , image_map = New Caledonia on the globe (small islands magnified) (Polynesia centered).svg , map_alt = Location of New Caledonia , map_caption = Location of New Caledonia , mapsize = 290px , subdivision_type = Sovereign st .... The first Miss New Caledonia was crowned in 1952, although the pageant was not held regularly until 1980. Until 2007, the competition was known as Miss Caledonia (french: Miss Calédonie). The current Miss New Caledonia is Emma Grousset, who was crowned Miss New Caledonia 2023 on 15 September 2023. One woman from New Caledonia has been crowned Miss France: *Pascale Taurua, who was crowned Miss France 1978, although she later resigned the title Results summary *Miss France: Pascale Taurua (1977) *1st Runner-Up: Vahiner ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Beauty Pageant
A beauty pageant is a competition that has traditionally focused on judging and ranking the physical attributes of the contestants. Pageants have now evolved to include inner beauty, with criteria covering judging of personality, intelligence, talent, character, and charitable involvement, through private interviews with judges and answers to public on-stage questions. The term beauty pageant refers originally to the Big Four international beauty pageants. Pageant titles are subdivided into Miss, Mrs. or Ms., and Teen – to clearly identify the difference between pageant divisions. Hundreds and thousands of beauty contests are held annually, but the Big Four are considered the most prestigious, widely covered and broadcast by media. For example, ''The Wall Street Journal'', BBC News, CNN, Xinhua News Agency, and global news agencies such as Reuters, Associated Press and Agence France-Presse collectively refer to the four major pageants as "Big Four" namely: Miss Universe, Mi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Miss France 2021
Miss France 2021 was the 91st edition of the Miss France pageant. The competition was held on 19 December 2020 at Puy du Fou in Les Epesses, Pays de la Loire. Clémence Botino of Guadeloupe crowned Amandine Petit of Normandy as her successor at the end of the event. Petit represented France at Miss Universe 2020. Despite only being the 91st edition, the 2021 edition was celebrated as the centenary of Miss France, as the competition was first held in 1920, before being paused from 1922 to 1926 and 1941–46, the latter due to World War II. This was the second time that Miss France was held at Puy du Fou and in the Pays de la Loire region after Miss France 2009. Background Location On 2 September 2020, it was confirmed by the Miss France Committee that Miss France 2021 would be held on 12 December 2020 at Puy du Fou in Les Epesses, Pays de la Loire. This would be the second time the competition has been held at Puy du Fou, following Miss France 2009. The competition was later po ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Miss France 2014
Miss France 2014 was the 84th Miss France pageant, held in Dijon on 13 December 2013. Miss France 2013, Marine Lorphelin of Burgundy crowned her successor Flora Coquerel of Orléanais (now Centre-Val de Loire) at the end of the event. It was the first time that the pageant took place in Dijon and in the Burgundy region. The theme of the event was "Disney", it was presented by the national director Sylvie Tellier and Jean-Pierre Foucault for the 19st consecutive year. The event was broadcast live by TF1. The winner was Miss Orléanais, Flora Coquerel, who gave to her region its first ever Miss France title. Results Placements Preparation The 33 contestants, Marine Lorphelin and the national director Sylvie Tellier had travelled to Sri Lanka from November, 16 to November, 23. The rehearsals took place in Dijon. Contestants Special prizes Judges Crossovers Contestants who previously competed or will be competing at international beauty pageants: ;Mis ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Boulouparis
Boulouparis is a commune in the South Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Geography Climate Boulouparis has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification ''Aw'') closely bordering on a semi-arid climate (''BSh''). The average annual temperature in Boulouparis is . The average annual rainfall is with March as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in February, at around , and lowest in July, at around . The highest temperature ever recorded in Boulouparis was on 8 January 2002; the coldest temperature ever recorded was on 12 August 2015. Twin towns – sister cities Boulouparis is twinned with: * Biloela, Australia * Huahine Huahine is an island located among the Society Islands, in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Leeward Islands group ''(Îles sous le Vent).'' At the 2017 census it had a population of 6,075. ..., French Polynesia Ref ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Miss France 2015
Miss France 2015, the 85th edition of the Miss France pageant, was held on December 6, 2014 at Zénith d'Orléans in Orléans. Miss France 2014, Flora Coquerel of Orléanais ( Centre-Val de Loire) crowned her successor Camille Cerf of Nord-Pas-de-Calais at the end of the event. She represented France at Miss Universe 2014. It was the first time that the pageant took place in Orléans and the third time in the Centre-Val de Loire region. The ceremony was held at TF1, and was presented by Jean-Pierre Foucault and the national director Sylvie Tellier. The winner was Miss Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Camille Cerf, who gave to her region its first ever Miss France title. Results Special prizes Judges The names of the judges were announced on November, 24.:. Contestants Notes about the placements * Nord-Pas-de-Calais wins for the first time ever the Miss France pageant. * Côte d'Azur and Provence are placed for sixth consecutive year. * Roussillon is placed for ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Houaïlou
Houaïlou is a commune in the North Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Geography Climate Houaïlou has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification ''Am''). The average annual temperature in Houaïlou is . The average annual rainfall is with March as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in February, at around , and lowest in August, at around . The highest temperature ever recorded in Houaïlou was on 5 March 1952; the coldest temperature ever recorded was on 3 August 1985. Demographics The town is part of the Ajië-Aro Kanak cultural grouping, and Ajië is the local language. Over 90% of the population identified as Kanak in the 2014 census. There are some European mine workers and farmers, and a small number of Polynesians, and Asian from different countries. Economy The formal economy is based almost exclusively on nickel mining operations, with two local mines - Maï at Poro the Balla ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nouvelle-Calédonie 1re (télévision)
) , anthem = "" , image_map = New Caledonia on the globe (small islands magnified) (Polynesia centered).svg , map_alt = Location of New Caledonia , map_caption = Location of New Caledonia , mapsize = 290px , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = , established_title = Annexed by France , established_date = 24 September 1853 , established_title2 = Overseas territory , established_date2 = 1946 , established_title3 = Nouméa Accord , established_date3 = 5 May 1998 , official_languages = French , regional_languages = , capital = Nouméa , coordinates = , largest_city = capital , demonym = New Caledonian , government_type = Devolved parliamentary dependency , leader_title1 = President of France , leader_name1 = Emmanuel Macron , leader_title2 = President of the Government , leader_name2 = Louis Mapou , leader_title3 = President of the Congress , leader_name3 = Roch Wamytan , leader_title4 = High Commissioner , leader_name4 = Patrice F ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Miss France 2016
Miss France 2016 was the 86th Miss France pageant, held in Lille on 19 December 2015. Miss France 2015, Camille Cerf crowned her successor Iris Mittenaere at the end of the event. This was the third back-to-back in Miss France history after 1948-1950 and 1989-1990. Mittenaere represented France at Miss Universe 2016, where she was crowned the winner. The theme of the event was "the dream", it was presented by the national director Sylvie Tellier and Jean-Pierre Foucault for the 21st consecutive year. The event was broadcast live by TF1. Results Placements Preparation The 31 contestants, Camille Cerf and the national director Sylvie Tellier had travelled to French Polynesia from November, 22 to November, 29. The rehearsals took place in Lille. Pageant The theme of the 2016 event was "The Dream". The rounds centered around the dreams of former Miss France winners. *Presentation round, group 1: Pirates (dream of Miss France 2011, Laury Thilleman) *Presentation round, group 2: ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bourail
Bourail is a commune in the South Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Geography Bourail is a rural town of Grande Terre, New Caledonia's main island. The municipality stretches between the mountain ranges running the length of New Caledonia down to the sea. Beaches attract tourists but have retained their natural landscapes, and are popular with surfers. The town lies at the confluence of several rivers, is the crossroads of many valleys including Boghen, Bacouya, Nessadiou, Nera, Tene and La Pouéo. The territory of the municipality has various natural landscapes: * Mining landscapes * Landscapes of valleys and alluvial plains making Bourail the capital of rural New Caledonia * Coastal mangroves * The coastline also includes surf beaches and calmer beaches protected by the outer coral reef * seascapes including reefs and passes With a density of 6 inhabitants / km ², Bourail has a mix rural and town life. Climate Bourail has a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Miss France 2017
Miss France 2017 was the 87th edition of the Miss France pageant, held on December 17, 2016 at Park&Suites Arena in Montpellier. It was the first time that the pageant took place in Montpellier and in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The ceremony was held at TF1, and was presented by Jean-Pierre Foucault and the national director Sylvie Tellier. The winner was Miss French Guiana, Alicia Aylies, who gave to her region its first ever Miss France title. The winner succeeded Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016 from Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Results Placements Preparation The 30 contestants, Iris Mittenaere and the national director Sylvie Tellier had travelled to Reunion Island from November, 23 to December, 1st. The rehearsals took place in Montpellier. The theme of the 2017 event was ''Le Noël des Miss'' (The Misses' Christmas). Each round centered around a different theme related to the celebration of Christmas. Contestants Ranking First round A jury composed of partne ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pouembout
Pouembout is a commune in the North Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Geography Climate Pouembout has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. It was first published by German-Russian climatologist Wladimir Köppen (1846–1940) in 1884, with several later modifications by Köppen, notabl ... ''Aw''). The average annual temperature in Pouembout is . The average annual rainfall is with January as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in February, at around , and lowest in July, at around . The highest temperature ever recorded in Pouembout was on 19 November 1968; the coldest temperature ever recorded was on 26 July 1970. References Communes of New Caledonia {{NewCaledonia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Miss France 2018
Miss France 2018 was the 88th edition of the Miss France pageant, held on 16 December 2017 at the M.A.CH 36 in Châteauroux, Centre-Val de Loire. Miss France 2017 Alicia Aylies of French Guiana crowned her successor Maëva Coucke of Nord-Pas-de-Calais at the end of the event. She represented France at Miss World 2018 and Miss Universe 2019. Results History On 18 May 2017, the Miss France Organization announced that the 2018 pageant would take place at the M.A.CH 36 in Châteauroux, Centre-Val de Loire. It was the first time that the pageant took place in Châteauroux and the fourth time in the Centre-Val de Loire region. The ceremony was broadcast on TF1, and was presented by Jean-Pierre Foucault and the national director Sylvie Tellier. Preliminary activities The contestants traveled to California, United States for their preliminary travel. Then, rehearsals took place in the host city Châteauroux. Final night The year's theme was "celebrations", including outfi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |