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Zivanna to promote safer side to Indonesia




The Jakarta Post | Fri, 07/24/2009 11:36 AM | People

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JAKARTA: The 2008 Puteri Indonesia winner Zivanna Letisha Siregar will have a tough job at the Miss Universe event in the Bahamas next month as she tries to assure the world that Indonesia is a safe place to visit following the bomb attacks last Friday.

Zivanna said the Miss Universe event presented the perfect opportunity to launch the campaign and she’s ready to spread the word.

“I think it [Miss Universe event] will be a great opportunity to revive Indonesia’s reputation,” said the 20-year-old. “I am going to tell the world that there is no need to be afraid [of visiting Indonesia].”

Another key message she will try to convey to international audiences, she said, is that those who carried out the attacks do not represent the majority of Indonesians or any religion.







“I am going to explain that the terrorists only wanted to damage peace in Indonesia,” said the Jakarta-born beauty. “As Indonesians, we want peace.”

Zivanna is currently preparing for the 58th Annual Miss Universe event, which will be held at the Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas on Aug. 23. She will leave Indonesian on Aug. 2nd to ensure she is ready for the presentation.

Although having mixed feelings as the event draws nearer, Zivanna said she is confident she could win first place.

“[My aim] is to win,” she said, “though I am sure every contestant is on an equal playing field and aiming for the same thing.” — JP



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