REIGNING Miss Universe, Sheynnis Palacios — who was in Zimbabwe this week — has expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to experience the country and its renowned hospitality.
Commenting on social media on Thursday, after taking a cruise on the Zambezi River and visiting the majestic Victoria Falls, Palacios said she had thoroughly enjoyed immersing herself in Zimbabwe’s “vibrant culture”.
“Thank you, @missuniversezw, for sharing your beautiful traditions and making this moment truly special. “Grateful for experiencing such wonderful moments like this,” the enraptured Miss Universe wrote on Instagram
Palacios, who hails from Nicaragua, was crowned Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador last year. She will crown her successor at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico on November 16.
Before coming to Zimbabwe, the vivacious beauty queen also visited Kenya as part of her African tour, where she spent four memorable days from August 15 to 19. During her stay there, she graced the Miss Universe Kenya pageant.
It was from there that she came to Zimbabwe on Wednesday, as she embarked on the second leg of her African tour, to — in part — help promote local tourism. Among other things, Palacios joined Miss Universe Zimbabwe at the opening of a borehole in Epworth, on the outskirts of Harare.
“Today was a success in Epworth with the installation of boreholes unveiled by @sheynnispalacios_of and MUZ Chairperson @minie_baloyi alongside current MUZ @sakky_zie.
“This serves as a positive impact on the community and another step towards clean and accessible water for all Zimbabweans,” she said on Instagram after the event. — News24
