After an eight-year hiatus, the renowned First Impression Brash and Sassy organization is revitalizing its biblical-themed children’s pageant on December 13th at Union Claxton Bay Senior Secondary School. The event marks a significant comeback following economic challenges and pandemic-related disruptions that temporarily suspended the program.
Six young delegates aged 7-12 will compete for the title while embodying iconic Women of the Bible. This year’s participants include: Zendaya Pierre as Mary of Nazareth, Jerusha Osborne as Martha, Heaven Rouse as Pharaoh’s daughter, Asia-Leigh Allen as Esther, Zaharah Williams as Hannah, and Destiny Joseph as Eve.
The competition structure incorporates four distinctive segments: a thematic introduction centered on ‘Jesus Is King’, personalized presentations of their biblical characters, talent demonstrations, and an evening gown parade featuring traditional Christmas colors of red, green, and white. Contestants will additionally be tested on their biblical knowledge through memory verse recitations.
Norma Bramble-Joseph, founder and coordinator of the 30-year-old organization, emphasizes that the pageant serves as an educational platform to instill biblical values in youth. ‘This concert is the way forward to encourage children to understand biblical values and to include Christ in every aspect of life,’ she stated. The organization has historically focused on ‘training princesses to become queens’ through comprehensive instruction in ethics, self-deportment, fundamental self-care, table etiquette, and biblical lessons.
The event commences at 5:30 PM, representing both a celebration of faith and a testament to community resilience in maintaining cultural and religious traditions for younger generations.