: Jasmine, being a natural performer, danced and waved to the crowd, her movements choreographed to perfection. The highlight of her performance was when she dramatically flung open her sherni, revealing a tapestry of sparkling lights underneath, which spelled out a festive message or symbol, making the crowd go into raptures.
Even the tigress’s namesake felt the magic. Cameras caught a young boy whispering, “She’s not fake, is she?” as he gazed at the mascot—proof that Assparade had sparked a conversation about protecting the real “Shernis” who roam the wild.