Isabella ready for the big night

MANILA, Philippines - 2011 Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Isabella Angela Manjon, our bet in the ongoing Miss Tourism Queen International 2011 pageant, is in high spirits and enjoying every minute of her stay in Xi’an, China. She just taped her Christmas message and had the rare opportunity of visiting the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lintong District. Isabella will join the 104 other beauties in the remaining pre-pageant activities including interaction with local families living in a village; visit to Cool Cave Heritage Park, Quijing Pool, Folk Village Museum, Tang Paradise, Zijun Palace, Agricultural Expo Garden, Hui Minority Street, Dayan Pagoda and Aegean Sea; and the Christmas Eve countdown on Dec. 24. Modeling show and preliminary interviews will be conducted on Dec. 22 and 23, respectively. Miss Tourism Queen International 2009 Ekaterina Grushanina of Russia will crown her successor in Quijang International Exhibition Center on Dec. 27. — Reported by Celso De Guzman Caparas