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VODAFONE CORAL COAST CARNIVAL Bose: Family Life Vital

She believes social ills can be solved through families spending more time together

- NICOLETTE CHAMBERS Edited by Naisa Koroi Feedback: nicolette.chambers@fijisun.com.fj

This year’s Vodafone Coral Coast Carnival contestant Miss Briz Wholesale Direct Tina Kitiana Bose intends to send a message on the importance of family life.

Like any other country around the world, Fiji is not immune to the many social ills that cripples societies, communitie­s and most of all, families. Surrounded with many horrifying or fatal news concerning society, Ms Bose wants to reiterate the importance of families spending more time together.

“I am excited to be advocating the importance of family life. I believe that with more time spent with our families. If we practice this, there will be fewer social issues crippling our homes, our families and communitie­s as well,” she said. “Family time is equally important as spending time at work, school or social events. We need to strike a balance with these things, but it’s vital that we place close attention to family life more.” The 21-year-old is one of the five contestant­s competing at this year’s carnival in Sigatoka. Ms Bose is originally from Raralevu, Bau, in Tailevu and is pursuing her degree in automotive engineerin­g at the Fiji National University (FNU).

As for the carnival atmosphere, she has been overwhelme­d with support from her close family members and friends. “My family inspired me to take part in this carnival because my grandmothe­r, from my paternal side, is from Yavulo Village in Sigatoka, Nadroga,” she said. The newly-crowned 2019 Miss Vodafone Coral Coast will be announced at 7pm tonight at the Sigatoka Town Council ground.

 ?? Photo: Nicolette Chambers ?? Vodafone Coral Coast Carnival contestant Miss Briz Wholesale Direct Tina Kitiana Bose.
Photo: Nicolette Chambers Vodafone Coral Coast Carnival contestant Miss Briz Wholesale Direct Tina Kitiana Bose.

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