Taiwan’s Sharon Chiu (邱邑函) on Sunday won third place in Miss Freedom of the World in Kosovo, where she shared Taiwanese snacks and bubble tea pendants with fellow contestants.
Chiu, who won the Best Talent Award and two Sponsor’s Awards at the event, said she brought 10 iconic Taiwanese snacks and the bubble tea pendants to give to contestants and staff, with the aim of making a good impression with her representation of Taiwan.
She also wrapped herself in the Republic of China flag during part of the contest, to promote Taiwan’s presence in the world.
Photo provided by Chiu
The contest was her first international beauty pageant, although she had participated in many competitions in Taiwan, Chiu said.
She entered the Miss Freedom of the World pageant on the recommendation of Miss Taiwan Beauty Contest president Lina Pan (潘逢卿), after she had won second place in the Miss Taiwan Beauty Contest and first place in the Hakka attire event.
Chiu, a Hakka born in Taoyuan, is an English teacher and enthusiastic fitness trainer.
Photo provided by Chiu
She received a bachelor’s degree from National Changhua University of Education’s Department of English, after graduating from the Yang Ming Senior High School, Kuaiji Junior High School and Happy Elementary School in Taoyuan.
Chiu’s outstanding performance in the international pageant has brought her past schools recognition, Kuaiji Junior High School principal Li Wen-yi (李文義) said, as he gave her his congratulations.
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