Chinese grandmas hold their own swimwear beauty pageant
Beauty pageants may seem an outdated concept with all their preening and prancing.
But China’s Grandbikini competition is anything but boring.
The contest, which has been going on for the past three years, only allows men and women over the age of 55 to participate.
Over 400 senior citizens took to the beach (aka water park) in their best swimwear, strutting their stuff on the makeshift catwalk.
The grandmothers and grandfathers are judged on their smiles, gestures and stage presence.
They’re also given the opportunity to dress up for the eveningwear section with many donning glamorous gowns and suits as well as traditional Chinese wear.
Rather than being focused on a winner, the Grandbikini competition aims to spread a positive message: that beauty has no age limit.
78-year-old cancer survivor Ma Jing said she was “very honoured” to be taking part in the 2017 pageant. Speaking to Reuters, she added: “If I can take part in a bikini contest at this age, for me it means I’m mentally happy and healthy.”
We’re praying this makes its way to the UK. And quickly.
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