THE search for the next ZAR Logistics Miss India Fiji started at the TappooCity in Suva yesterday.
A total of 13 girls from the Suva-Nausori corridor auditioned for the event, living up to the expectations of the organisers.
Speaking to The Fiji Times, pageant national director Aliyah Jan said the main aim of the pageant was to promote the Indian culture to the world.
"Through auditions, what we are trying to do is get the best girls who not only have beauty but are talented," Ms Jan said.
She said the response from the girls was promising but they lacked confidence in terms of coming out and showcasing their talents.
"We are looking for a variety of talents, not just limited to a particular thing but something outside the box," she said.
Ms Jan said following their auditions Fiji wide, 15 girls would be chosen for the final catwalk in September.
She said the winner would represent the country at the 22nd Miss India Worldwide Pageant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in March next year.
Ladies between the ages of 17 to 27 of Indian descent are eligible to attend the audition to compete for the title to represent Fiji at the Miss India Worldwide Pageant.
The Western Division audition will be held next weekend.