As the countdown for the finale of Hidden Treasure Miss Nepal 2017—the most prestigious beauty pageant in the country—begins, the Post gives you a glimpse of the 19 contestants who are ready to stake their claim to the coveted crown

Name: Anusha Lamsal

Age: 22

Hometown: Dhading

If money was not an issue, I would be...Travelling 365 days a year, exploring the world and enjoying food varieties everywhere I go.

10 years from now, I want to be doing…Something that would make the people in the country recognise and appreciate the work I do.

Some values all people should have are...Respect towards women, empathy for the marginalised, love towards animals and conscience for the environment.

If there is one animal that represents me it would be...A dire wolf—fierce and loveable at the same time.

Name: Narmata Gurung

Age: 20

Hometown: Butwal, Rupandehi

Some of the people who inspire me are...My parents as they’ve taught me to remain focused on what I want and to work hard to achieve it.

If money was not an issue, I would be....An entrepreneur who’s creating more jobs in the country so that migration for jobs abroad is minimised. 

10 years from now, I want to be doing......Social work alongside a regular job. I want to help people not only because it makes me happy but also because it is worth the while. 

If there is one animal that represents me it would be.....A lion because I’m ambitious, passionate and confident like a lion.

Name: Rojina Shrestha

Age: 22

Hometown: Birgunj

Some of the people who inspire me are...Malvika Subba, Anuradha Koirala and Malala Yousafzai.

If money was not an issue, I would...Go to space.

Some values all people should have are...Respect, ambition, compassion, wisdom and self-esteem.

To me Miss Nepal is......about the development of a positive attitude and exploring my hidden potential. It is a platform where I have learnt to freely express myself.