Congratulations to Graciela Estrada Mudejano, who received a warm embrace from Chapala First Lady Marisela Navarro Rodriguez after capturing the crown as Chapala’s 2015 Reina de la Tercera Edad at the senior ladies pageant held Wednesday, March 18 at DIF headquarters.
Each of the competitors, representing a different town within the municipality, presented herself in long dress and heels on the DIF stage to speak for three minutes about the role of senior woman in Mexican society, as well as a pivotal experience that changed their lives for the better.
An accomplished athlete who has trained to become an award-winning long distance runner during the 15 years she has lived at lakeside, Estrada impressed the judges’ panel with her glowing poise and eloquence in speaking on the role of older women. “We have to remain active and show our inner strength ... We should be guiding lights for future generations who lack the experience we have,“ she remarked in the question-and-answer segment of the event.
Estrada will be competing again, this time representing Chapala for the regional crown in the next competition. The date and location of that event has not yet been announced.