Steffi makes top 30 in Miss World talent round

The Miss World 2015 pageant has kicked off and what a start is was. The kind of grand welcome that the pageant threw for the contestants is something to remember for a long time. With the welcome ceremony, the various and events and activities have also begun. The pageant released its first fast track event of the talent round competition, which showcased a lot of variety from across different cultures of the world. There was a rush of extreme talents that flooded the venue with excellence. From magical acts, martial arts to even hair braiding, talent round comprised of everything. After juggling their minds and with lot of brainstorming, the judges arrived at 30 solid semi-finalists who will now compete for winning the sub-contest. The 30 semi-finalists are: Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Chile, China PR, Costa Rica, Curaçao, England, Finland, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Malaysia, Myanmar, Namibia, New Zealand, Paraguay, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, United States and Wales. These 30 semi- finalists have an edge over the other contestants as they now get certain amount of points that will help them excel their positions on leader board basis which the first cut shall be made during the finale of Miss World 2015. The finale of Miss World 2015 is slated to be held on December 19. The reigning Miss World Rolene Strauss will crown her successor at the conclusion of the finale. GORDON JOSEPH