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Amid pageantry, a cultural lesson for participants

Ethnic beauty contests teach about heritage

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By Maria Sacchetti
Globe Staff / October 6, 2008

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LYNN - She swept onto the stage in a glittering silver gown and beehive hairdo, the picture of poise in spike heels. The crowd in Lynn Memorial Auditorium went wild. (Full article: 875 words)

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