Call for Candidates for the 55th Annual Miss Festival of Nations 2026!!!!!

Dear Community Members,

ANNS is delighted to once again participate in the Capital District Festival of Nations (FON), a celebration of our community’s rich cultural diversity. One of the festival’s highlights is the Miss Festival of Nations competition.

This year’s festival will be held on November 1, 2026, at Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY. We warmly encourage parents of eligible young girls to consider this wonderful opportunity for their daughters to represent ANNS and Nepal as Miss Festival of Nations.

Eligibility:

Candidates must be between 14 and 18 years of age and must not be older than 18 years and 6 months on the day of the festival. If your daughter is interested in participating, please contact any ANNS board member by Sunday, August 30, 2026.

If more than one candidate applies, a selection process will be conducted, and further details will be shared with the participating families. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to reach out to any ANNS board member. We look forward to your participation and to proudly representing Nepal and our community at the Festival of Nations!

Benefits of Participating:

• Opportunity to proudly represent Nepal and our Nepali community.

• Develop confidence, leadership, public-speaking, and presentation skills.

• Gain valuable experience participating in a large multicultural community event.

• Meet and connect with young people and community members from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Promote and share Nepalese culture, traditions, and heritage with the broader community.

• Gain a meaningful experience that supports personal growth and community involvement.

• Create lasting memories while contributing to the visibility and recognition of the Nepali community in the Capital District.