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MISS EARTH CHILE
XIMENA HUALA

DESCRIBE YOUR CHILDHOOD/GROWING YEARS
I have lived in Buin all my life, it is a town so I have always been in contact with nature and animals. In my family, values are very important, which is why from a very young age my parents instilled in me care and respect for the environment and animals, they taught me that they are also beings that feel and have the same value as human. On the other hand, dance taught me to be disciplined, punctual, perseverant and committed. Values ​​that were also reinforced at school.

WHAT IS YOUR MEMORABLE MOMENT?
Throughout my adolescence, I had self-esteem problems and even experienced bullying, but a memorable moment for me was when for the first time they told me that I was beautiful and that I should be a model. My great dance teacher Marcelo Soto was the first to see potential in me and even gave me a leading role in a presentation. Months later he died, however I always remembered his words. Years later while I was on the television program "Rojo el color del Talento" another great teacher, Neilas Katinas, once again saw potential in me and told me that I should get into modeling and was even the one who motivated me to enter beauty pageants. I can't stay with just one moment, since these two are part of who I am today.

ANY SPECIAL STORIES OR FACTS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY?
On my father's side, I have Mapuche ancestry, the Mapuches are a Chilean ethnic group and the main indigenous group of my country. On my maternal side I have Asian ancestry, since my great-grandmother, who for me is my grandmother since she is the one who raised my mother, has a Filipino mother and a Chinese father.

WHAT IS THE MOST UNUSUAL THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE?
Climbing a mountain with the purpose of finding a fossil and actually having found one

WHAT TIPS CAN YOU SHARE TO PROMOTE ECOTOURISM & CLIMATE CHANGE?
The change towards more sustainable tourism is a collective effort and requires the commitment of the entire community, both tourism companies, authorities and the tourists themselves. So, I consider that the basis is education and awareness. Organize workshops, talks and seminars on ecotourism and climate change for the community. We must also take advantage of technology and uses social networks and digital platforms to disseminate information and raise public awareness about the importance of these issues. Offer training to tour guides and hotel staff on conservation, sustainability and good environmental practices, and at the same time promote activities such as hiking, bird watching, diving and cycling, which allow tourists to enjoy nature without causing significant damage to the environment.

WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD OF YOUR COUNTRY?
Chile is a country with many reasons to be proud, it is home to an impressive diversity of landscapes, including the Atacama Desert, the Andes mountain range, glaciers, jungles and the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Chile has demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental conservation, with the creation of national parks and natural reserves that protect areas of great ecological importance, it has made significant progress in the generation of clean energy, being a leader in the production of solar and wind energy. in Latin America. I highlight the human quality of Chileans, we have demonstrated a great capacity for resilience and unity, especially in times of natural challenges or social crises.

WHAT IS YOUR ADVOCACY?
My advocacy is to raise awareness about the crisis that our mother Earth is experiencing. Remember, we are just passing through on this planet, which belongs to everyone.

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