Presented By Miss Immigrant Organization.
On October 23rd the immigrant community celebrated The 2022 National Immigrant Day presented by Miss Immigrant Organization. The 2023 Miss Immigrant USA contestants dressed in their ethnic outfits to represent their culture and greeted the guests on the red carpet.
The guests together with the organization chose the 2023 1st Vice, 2nd-Vice, and Miss Immigrant USA. The contestants were judged based on their activities in the community and who has the desire and the motivation to be involved in the community; to represent proudly the immigrant community in a variety of activities with integrity and honesty.
The celebration started with the national anthem and reading the President’s Regan Proclamation. Followed by, presenting the diversity of contestants from 15 countries who were participating and competing for the 2023 Miss Immigrant USA title. The finalists contestants introduced themselves and shared their experience with Miss Immigrant Organization activities they had during the year.
The 2023 Miss Immigrant USA Contestants
Miss Immigrant Organization’s goal is to raise the glory of immigrants and to strengthen unity within diverse communities. Together, we show support through volunteerism and community engagements with honesty, integrity, and trust.
After two years of the pandemic, we reopened in the Spring and had the honor to meet the beautiful diverse immigrant community.
Together with the contestants, members and guests we participated in more than 50 activities, events, festivals, and parades, met you personally and receive warm support.
We received 163 contestants applications
We had hundreds of zoom meetings and interviews.
We took 1000s of pictures and videos.
We met amazing diverse people, And hope we make them happy and proud to be immigrants in the United States of America
We will continue this year and you are all welcome to join us.
Guest Speakers
Commissioner of the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), Mr. Manuel Castro, stated:
On behalf of the New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, I would like to say thank you Miss Immigrant Organization for making it possible and first and foremost celebrating the immigrant community and empowering the people throughout this celebration, so thank you so much.
On the commissioner’s social media:
In observance of National Immigrant Day 2022, Commissioner Manuel Castro was welcomed to the Miss Immigrant USA‘s Gala Pageant & Coronational Ceremony in Chelsea, Manhattan, on Oct 23rd. Our office is proud to celebrate immigrant women & empower all immigrants in NYC.
The Commissioner announced and crowned the 2023 Miss Immigrant USA, Lana Tu, an immigrant from Vietnam who lives in Queens NYC.
As well, the commissioner signed on the canvas memory “NYC Love Miss Immigrant USA”
Queen Mother Makhadzi of South Africa, Queen of the Venda and Pedi people of South Africa
Queen Mother Makhadzi announced and crowned the 2023 I Vice Miss Immigrant USA, Farzana Kutub, an Immigrant from Kuwait.
New York City Sheriff, Mr. Anthony Miranda, Stated:
It’s a great pageant to show the diversity that builds the nation. Thank you to all the contestants and the organization. I’m looking forward to the year to come.
On the Sheriff’s social media:
NYC Sheriff Miranda was honored to attend the @MissImmigrantUS, 2022 National Immigrant Day Celebration as a guest speaker promoting an all-inclusive and diverse NYC.
The Sheriff announced and crowned the 2023 2nd Vice Miss Immigrant USA, Jameelah, a Pilipino immigrant from Saudi Arabia, live in Queens NYC.
As well, the Sheriff sign on the canvas memory “NYC Sheriffs Salut”
Deputy Consul General of Japan in New York, Mr. Akira Endo
New York State Assembly, Mr. Steven Raga
Winners of the 2023 Miss Immigrant USA are...
2023 Miss Immigrant USA is Lana, an immigrant from Vietnam.
2023 I Vice Miss Immigrant USA is Farzana, an immigrant from Kuwait
2023 II Vice Miss Immigrant USA is Jameelah, a Pilipino immigrant from Saudi Arabia.
Hosts of the 2022 National Immigrants Day Celebration
The event was hosted by two amazing ladies, Deputy Queensborough President, Ebony Young and co-founder of Miss Immigrant USA, Magdalena Kulisz.
2023 Miss Immigrant USA, I & II Vice 2023 Miss Immigrant USA with Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), Manuel Castro
I am truly honored to receive this recognition and grateful for the love and support everyone had given. I would have never imagined coming this far, as I was always insecure about myself. I took this challenge to join the pageant with the comfort of learning that it is based on community involvement rather than age or appearance.
The Memory Canvas
During The 2022 National Immigrant Day Celebration, guests and contestants could leave their signatures on the canvas. This activity was prevalent among the guests.
Anthony Miranda – New York City Sheriff, is leaving his signature on the canvas. He wrote: “NYC Sheriff Salutes”.
Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), Manuel Castro signed the canvas.
Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), Manuel Castro with the contestants next to the canvas.
Contestants, Jameelah and Naomi are painting flags of their countries of origin.
Miss Panama and her mom are signing the canvas. They as well painted the flag of Panama.
The final canvas hangs in the Miss Immigrant home on the Upper East Side, reminding its founders how important it is to bring communities together.
Just remember that if there is 1 person making you feel bad, there are 10 others who will support you. Gravity yourself towards the positive people.
Thank you to the Sponsor, AmphiBag - A Bag and A Scarf in One garment.
The contestants introduced the main sponsor of Miss Immigrant USA, AmphiBag, a Bag and a Scarf in one garment and gave it as a gift to the guests. AmphiBag was invented by the Miss Immigrant Founders, Magdalena & Sha.
Amphibag is a substitute for plastic bags and a fashion statement at the same time. Now you have a bag on your neck whenever you need it.
AmphiBag is a great corporate gift/a holiday gift.
Don’t use a plastic bag – use AmphiBag.
Thank you to Miss Immigrant Patrons
Thank you to Miss Immigrant Organization's Volunteers
Thank you to Jack, an immigrant from Hong Kong, a next year’s contestant for the first Mr. Immigrant USA, Shameema, an immigrant from Bangladesh, Lawerence, actually not an immigrant but he joined us as he understands very well the mission of Miss Immigrant organization, Dominika, an immigrant from Poland, Bernadette, an immigrant from Iran, Magdalena Kulisz, co-founder of Miss Immigrant USA, an immigrant from Poland and the last thank you to Mrs. Marysia, an immigrant from Poland, and Jason, an immigrant from Hong Kong, Abdul, an immigrant from Turky, who are not on the picture.
Thank you Press and Ethic Media
