Miss Makoi Asupa Balemaihawai Taivoce is set to make an impact at this year’s Nasinu Festival by championing youth empowerment. After coordinating the festival last year, she felt inspired to step into the spotlight as a contestant, eager to use this platform to advocate for her community. Growing up in Nasinu, Taivoce takes immense pride in representing her hometown, seeing it as a chance to highlight its vibrancy and resilience.
At just 24 years old, Taivoce is determined to address issues affecting young people and is committed to creating positive change through her participation. While she recognizes the challenges involved in preparing for the event, she remains inspired and driven, buoyed by the encouragement and camaraderie of her fellow contestants.
The Nasinu Festival is more than just a celebration of beauty and culture; it is a stage for highlighting important societal issues. Following in the footsteps of past participants like Vinaina Marawa, who raised awareness about domestic violence, Taivoce aims to focus on empowering young individuals, helping them to become proactive and engaged community members.
Events like the Nasinu Festival offer contestants valuable opportunities to connect with others, build networks of support, and contribute to societal progress. By advocating for youth empowerment, Taivoce is part of a tradition of festival participants striving for meaningful community contributions. Her hopeful perspective underscores the potential of youth as catalysts for positive change, reinforcing their essential role in shaping the future.