Miss traditional contest in Papua New Guinea

Updated: 2005-10-29 16:05

Miss Traditional contestant Shirley O'Connor from the Central Highlands Province waits as her body was being painted with traditional designs by a relative before performing in the contest held in the Papua New Guinea capital city of Port Moresby October 29, 2005. The competition, which raised funds for a local charity, involves contestants wearing their Province's traditional attire, including tattoo designs, and a performance involving dancing and singing which concludes with a speech explaining these traditional acts.