Miss Universe to take up AIDS awareness in Goa

As part of the AIDS awareness campaign in India, newly crowned Miss Universe, Zuleyka Rivera, will walk the ramp along with 13 international models on November 3, at the La Calypso beach resort.

Abhishek Nath, president (operations), La Calypso, said, "We are glad to host this prestigious event of international repute, wherein Miss Universe 2006 Zuleyka Rivera will walk the ramp for a fashion show for a cause at our resort."

The beauty queen from Puerto Rico was crowned Miss Universe 2006 in July and is using fashion as a medium to create AIDS awareness with the slogan, 'Get tested for AIDS, it's in fashion'. Aiming to spread awareness about the killer disease among the sex workers, Zuleyka advocated the need for a more humane approach in dealing with persons who were a part of the profession.

Indian-born US fashion designer, Sanjana Jon, will showcase her new summer collections during the fashion show featuring Zuleyka and 13 international models at the picturesque Baga beach.

Zuleyka will arrive at the Dabolim international airport on November 2 and will head towards the La Calypso Hotels to meet the HIV victims at the resort.

On November 3 morning, she will visit the world heritage monuments at Old Goa. The fashion show is scheduled on November 3 evening.

The fashion show will be covered by FTV, who are the partners with the La Calypso Hotels.

While Kingfisher, United Breweries (UB Group), Herald, Riviera (Chaetage Indage) are the main sponsors.