Miss Universe Great Britain 2019 met acid attack survivors in Lucknow

A café run by acid attack survivors in Gomti Nagar recently played host to Emma Jenkins, Miss Universe Great Britain 2019. The beauty queen arrived at the café to help acid attack survivors and raise funds for them. Miss Universe Great Britain 2019, Emma Jenkins was accompanied by Paula Abbandonato, Director of Miss Universe Great Britain (MUGB) contest and Cara Frew along with Miss Universe Great Britain 2019 finalists Charlotte Brook, Archna Bhatt and Sarah Clarke.
Emma Jenkins, Miss Universe Great Britain 2019, along with Miss Universe Great Britain 2019 finalists, visited a cafe run by acid attack survivors in Lucknow and also interacted with the ladies there (BCCL/ Aditya Yadav)
The acid attack survivors welcomed the guests in traditional Indian style with the beats of the dhol and teeka. Emma was delighted with the warm welcome. "It’s so wonderful to be here. India is so beautiful, the colours, the vibrancy, it certainly is one of the most breathtaking countries I’ve ever visited. But not only that, the people are so welcoming, the hospitality has been second to none. I’ve never been fed so much in my life and such delicious Indian food. I’m very sad that I have to go back to the United Kingdom because Indian food is not the same where I live in South Wales. It’s not as good as real Indian food that we have here in India," said Emma while having some Indian snacks at the café.
Emma Jenkins (BCCL/ Aditya Yadav)
Later, Emma along with the other finalists and acid attack survivors danced to the beats of the dhol. The ladies at the café got clicked with the beauty queen and her friends. Emma interacted with the survivors and spoke about inner beauty and confidence. The ladies appeared to have a gala time dancing and smiling and having fun. The evening ended with dance performances by the people at the café followed by a scrumptious dinner.
— Yashi Agarwal
Paula Abbandonato (BCCL/ Aditya Yadav)