Miss Farah Evans will represent Belize at Costa Maya

   Farah Evans' pageant experience includes her participation in the Miss Saint John's College Pageant, and at the Miss Belize 2003 pageant where she was a finalist. Miss Evans' academic achievements include an Associate's Degree in Physics and Math from St. John's College/Junior College and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering from Santa Clara University in northern California, USA.

    Miss Evans is currently employed as the Senior Programmer for Naturalight Productions Limited in Dangriga. In a telephone interview with The San Pedro Sun, Miss Evans stated that she has already begun her preparation for this grand event. In her spare time, she works as an aerobics instructor in Dangriga. This, in itself, has enhanced the physical beauty, already abundant in this Belizean woman. Assisting with her communication and public relations skills will be Senator Therese Rath (Farah's employer) and former Miss Belize Karen Russell. When asked what she hopes to achieve in this pageant, Miss Evans confidently replied, "I plan to have a wonderful time in San Pedro ñ as I always do. I also plan to keep the Costa Maya crown on Belizean soil." Farah Evans ended by saying, "I have a great affection for San Pedro. My best friend, Isela Duran, lives there and through her work at Protech Belize, I was able to conquer my fear of water in order to receive my diving certification."

    Another beauty confirmed for the 2004 Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant is Miss Karla Mendoza, representing Honduras. This vivacious Central American beauty holds the title of Miss Honduras Earth 2004. Miss Mendoza is a beautiful twenty-four-year-old young lady with a captivating face. Born in San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa, Karla Mendoza describes herself as a woman who knows what her goals are. She says her major achievement would be to win a prestigious title (crown) for her country so she can use this to demonstrate to the rest of the world that Honduras is home to beautiful, intelligent and capable women. 

    Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador have also confirmed their participation in the 2004 festival and pageant. The names of their representatives will be announced when they become available. The contestants are expected to arrive in Belize on July 29^th to commence preparation for the pageant scheduled for Thursday, August 5^th, 2004.

    The Committee continues to confirm the nightly entertainment for the festival. Already confirmed to perform are: Grupo de Danza Sian Ka'an (Mexico), Grupo Cultural y Danza Moderno IDENTIDADES (El Salvador), San Pedro Dance Company and Super G (Belize), as well as Pablo Montero and his Mariachi group (International Night ñ Saturday, August 7^th). The mechanical rides have also been confirmed.

    Tickets for the festival will remain the same price as last year: Season Passes ñ Adults $85/Children $40; Day Passes ñ Adults $20/Children $10 and International Night Passes ñ Adults $50/Children $20.

    The Committee is also happy to report that the business community is responding slowly, but surely, to this year's festival. Those offering their support so far are: Diamond ñ San Pedro Town Council, Ramon's Village Resort, and the Belize Tourism Board/National Institute of Culture and History. Platinum ñ Tropic Air, Mash Company Ltd./Krystal Shipping and Reef Radio. Gold ñ Moncho's Golf Cart Rental, The San Pedro Sun, Ambergris Today and Medical University of the Americas. Bronze ñ MoonDancer/SunDancer and Sagittarius Gift Shop. 

     Hotels generously sponsoring accommodations for the festival this year are: Holiday Hotel, Mayan Princess, Belize Yacht Club and SunBreeze Hotel.