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China Daily USA | Updated: 2014-08-01 12:16

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Miss Chinatown Pageant showcases talents

Ten constestants competed in the 44th Annual Miss Chinatown Houston Pageant hosted by the Chinese American Citizen Alliance on July 26 at J.W. Marriott Hotel.

Winning moment

Karen Li (right), Miss Chinatown USA, helps to put the crown on Rose Li who won the title of Miss Chinatown Houston 2014-2015. From left are Second Princess Jenny Xiao and Miss Chinese New Year Helen Lu. Photos by May Zhou / China Daily

Selfie with the star

An enthusiastic audience takes a selfie with the newly crowned Miss Chinatown Houston Rose Li while others look on.

Dance fever

Contestant Karen Ding, a student from Rice University and the University of Texas Medical School, does a cha-cha dance for the talent category.

Fan dance

Contestant Hillary Qin, a student from DeBakey High School in Houston, presents the Chinese fan dance Jasmine Flower at the pageant.

Fitness display

The contestants walk the stage in swimming suits to compete in the category of body form and fitness. At front is contestant Emily Banditrat, a student at Texas A&M and winner of Miss Congeniality as voted by all contestants.