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It's every girl’s fairytale to become a queen, and what
better way to do that than by entering a pageant. Pageants are known to be
extravagant, attracting mostly females who are looking to win the crown. Although
the glitz and glamour might be blinding, the financial aspect of pageantry is
very important. According to an article from DailyFinance.com, a former pageant
participant named Hillary Beulah stated that “pageants are a financial
endeavor; the travel, the coaches, wardrobe, make up, hair, and in some cases
fees are staggering.” This financial endeavor requires a great
deal of money, time, and commitment.
The
pageantry industry typically children’s pageants, thrive on the excess amount
of money parents spend to ensure that their child has the best chance at
winning the pageant. It has been reported that some parents spend anywhere from
$20,00 – $100,000 annually. This includes, the entrance fee, wardrobe,
coaching, photos, hair and makeup, props, hotel and lodging, transportation,
paraphernalia, etc. In 2008, T.L.C.
began airing a show names “ Toddlers and Tiaras,” that clearly showed how
expensive pageantry is. A great deal of money is invested into pageantry as
well as a great deal of time and commitment.
Time and
commitment are two key factors needed when considering entering a pageant. The
coronation ceremony (crowning) may vary from 3 hours – to a 2-week process.
However, the preparation for a pageant requires a great deal of time and
commitment and can take up to 6 months of preparation. There are some contestants
who practice year round, but for others they are bombarded with the times of
strenuous rehearsals. If these two elements are missing, it is very unlikely
for one to win the crown.
The
advantages of becoming a becoming a queen are a great deal, yet the road to
winning the crown is not an easy one. It requires tremendous amounts of
commitment and time, and money.
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