Young Yunnan Models Show Their Elegance in Zhejiang

Children from Yunnan province gave a shining performance at the final of the China Children Model Contest in Anji county of Zhejiang province from Aug 17 to 19.

Competitors from Yunnan received 29 awards during the two-day event. The province was also honored as the "Best Organizer", along with seven other regions.

The preliminary stages of the contest lasted half a year and were held in more than 40 divisions across the country, attracting around 20,000 participants.

Xie Haiquan who was in charge of Yunnan delegation, said that the event was designed to improve children's confidence and to provide them with a chance to showcase their talents.