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MANILA, Philippines – The Miss Universe pageant is a few weeks away and the ladies are getting themselves ready for the biggest competition of their lives.
As part of the preparations, contestants unveiled the national costumes they’ll be wearing during the pageant. The national costume has no bearing in the pageant but has been one of the most anticipated parts of the show. The costume portion is often taped and shown during the opening of pageant night.
The Asian delegates have always put on a show during the presentation and this year’s picks were no exemption.
Thailand
Ning Sophida, this year’s host, proudly showed off Chang, the Icon of Siam.
Malaysia
The country’s delegate Jane Teoh said the costume she’ll be wearing was inspired by the Bangau Perahu. The costume was made by designer Salleh Hamid.
Korea
Baek Ji Hyun presented her national costume for the competition.
Cambodia
Nat Rern will wear a costume called “Cambodia, King of Wonder.”
Japan
It was only fitting for the country’s representative Yuumi Kato to go as Sailor Moon, a beloved anime character.
Vietnam
Food is a huge part of Vietnamese culture – as evidenced by H’hen Nie’s decision to dress up as a banh mi vendor.
Indonesia
Birds of Paradise was the inspiration for Miss Indonesia Sonia Citra’s national costume.
Philippines
Our very own Catriona Gray has decided to keep it a secret for the time being. Jearson Demavivas, who designed her national costume for Binibining Pilipinas, is also doing her costume for this year’s pageant.
The Latin American delegates weren’t far behind, with Puerto Rico and Panama showing off their national costumes.
Panama
Puerto Rico
Peru
Ecuador
South Africa’s Tamaryn Green’s costume is inspired by the Blue Crane
The Miss Universe pageant takes place on December 17 in Thailand (December 16 US time). – Rappler.com
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