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International Women’s Day is celebrated globally but has special importance in Latin and South America. Every year Latin Women look forward to this special day that honors them in their many dimensions. Numerous events are held in Latin America throughout March to pay tribute to women for their varied beauty and charm, plus their accomplishments in the many arenas of society in which they excel.

In Latin America, women are increasingly taking important jobs in government. There are women defense ministers in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Uruguay, and Chile also has a female president. In many of these countries women have risen to become the majority of professionals including physicians, researchers, teachers and university graduates in addition to a dominating percentage of attorneys and judges in their country’s courts.

But recently there has been a transformation from the political and labor fronts to a more yielding, feminine appreciation that Women’s Day now encourages. As time passed, the vocal demonstrations on Women’s Day promoting empowerment gradually included the irresistible force of love and passion as its motif. And although women still strive for success and equality, their purpose, in addition to political reform, is meant to prompt men to admire and understand women as feminine, emotional beings as well.

It’s perhaps for this very reason Women’s Day has grown into a Major National Holiday in Brazil and is followed closely as a day to exalt women in other Latin nations including Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

Latin America is a continent where women flourish as a sensual and provocative species. On Women’s Day men express their love and appreciation for all the women around them in very touching and sentimental ways. The sale of flowers, already high, rises dramatically. The birth rate, already astronomical, peaks nine months later. Women’s Day is a profound reason to extend the festivities of Carnival well into the Lenten season as an intense sensual celebration of femininity. As a rite of Spring, Women’s day is seen throughout society as the initiation of the coming season and the gift of hope and regeneration that women provide.

LatinWomenSite.com, the premiere online romance resource for men to meet Latin and South American women, celebrates and promotes the holiday by encouraging their membership and men around the world to partake in this special day.

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Donald J. Trump, NBC Universal and Paula M. Shugart, President, Miss Universe Organization, announced today that the 58th Annual MISS UNIVERSE(R) Competition will air live from Paradise Island, Bahamas. The glamorous live event, featuring some of the world’s most beautiful women, will take place at Atlantis, Paradise Island resort and air live on NBC and Telemundo on Sunday, August 30th this summer.

“Paradise. There is no better name for the beauty of the Bahamas and this island,” said Paula M. Shugart. “The worldwide telecast will highlight the warmth, beauty and hospitality of the Islands of the Bahamas as well as the world renowned Atlantis resort. We have had a wonderful working relationship with the Bahamas and Atlantis for many years and I’m very excited this global event will take that partnership to a whole new level.”

“The people of The Bahamas are very proud and excited at the opportunity to host some of the most beautiful people in the universe in some of the most beautiful islands in the universe,” said The Bahamas’ Minister of Tourism & Aviation, Senator Hon. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace. “This feels like the perfect match. We look forward to showcasing the hospitality of our people, the clarity of our waters, the vibrancy of our music, dance, food and spirit.”

“‘Discovery’ and ‘wonder’ describe what we can expect in summer. We look forward to exposing the contestants, and the world, to our amazing Bahamas Islands,” said George Markantonis, President of Kerzner International Bahamas Ltd. “An event showcasing the most beautiful part of the globe to the rest of the planet. Atlantis resort, along with all of Nassau’s exemplary hotels, is proud to be a part of this great event. We can’t wait!”

Venezuelan native Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008, will crown her successor at the conclusion of the telecast. During her reign, she has traveled all over the world as an advocate for HIV/AIDS education, research, and legislation. The newly crowned Miss Universe will go on to do the same.

Each contestant from more than 80 countries around the world will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview as they vie for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2009. In recent years, worldwide distribution of the popular competition has topped more than 170 countries.

Donald J. Trump and Phil Gurin will again serve as Executive Producers for MISS UNIVERSE(R) 2009.

THE MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION:

The MISS UNIVERSE(R), MISS USA(R) and MISS TEEN USA(R) Pageants are a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture. Utilizing its nationwide grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed to increasing HIV/AIDS awareness by focusing on women’s health and reproductive issues. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research and education such as the Latino Commission on AIDS, God’s Love We Deliver, PSI/YouthAIDS and Gay Men’s Health Crisis, Miss Universe is armed to impact women today. For more information, visit: www.missuniverse.com.