2005 Narcissus Queen Darah Dung
Symbolism plays a big part in Darah Dung’s life. The Narcissus Festival Queen was born on Chinese New Year’s day in 1981, the Year of the Rooster. As she celebrates her 24th birthday, she reigns as ambassador for the Chinese community in observing the lunar new year.
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Dung knows a thing or two about leadership and taking charge. She was student body president in sixth grade at Noelani School, class president in seventh grade and vice president in eighth grade at Stevenson Intermediate. She was president for freshman through senior classes at Roosevelt High School. She also was a drum major for the Rough Rider marching band.
That was then. What about now? What’s in store for those born in the Year of the Rooster? (Count among those Chinese philosopher Confucius and actress Catherine Zeta-Jones.)
The Chinese zodiac says Roosters will experience a moderately happy time. Family, friends and peers will gather around to give support and praise. It’s time to be practical and not count chickens before they hatch. It’s also time for changes in a love relationship. Is there a current boyfriend?
“There are three men in my life,” she answers. “My Lord, my dad and my brother Dean. If there’s anyone out there who can be as compassionate and powerful as them, they can be included.”
That person also must be accustomed to a lot of family interaction. “I consult with my family on big decisions and small, like what shoes I should wear and how I should do my hair,” Dung laughs.
If offering her candy to sweeten a relationship, make sure it’s Haribo Gummi Bears, “especially the green ones.”
If there’s music to be played, consider making it something classical. Dung is an operatic singer, who performed an aria from Puccini’s La Boheme to impress judges in the Narcissus contest.
The 5-foot-7-inch Manoa resident spends three days a week at school and three days a week as a sales associate at Fendi-Ala Moana Center.
Nearly every weekend from now until mid-summer is booked with Narcissus Queen duties and appearances. She spent Super Bowl Sunday at the Honolulu Waldorf School in Aina Haina greeting families and children of the International Chinese Adoption Agency.
Clearly, her Chinese heritage and interpersonal skills with the public are on display at all times. Dung is very comfortable in this role, and she enjoys establishing a rapport with audiences.
“I am the same on stage or at home, except for the outfits,” she says.
“My parents always told us to ‘be yourself and have fun.’ That’s what I’m doing.”
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