You be the judge. Here’s a look at the most best and worst national costumes during the Miss Universe “Parade of Nations,” which was held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena Thursday night.
1. Miss Myanmar
The crowd went wild as Htet Htet Htun tiptoed on stage balancing what seemed to be a backdrop – which opened up to a puppet stage, depicting Myanmar’s traditional puppet show. She even tied strings on her arms and pretended to be the puppet.
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Indonesia
2. Miss Indonesia
Kezia Warouw wore an attire inspired by the Garuda, a mythical creature in Indonesia that’s part human and part bird in Indonesia. It’s also a character in Hindu mythology.
Thailand
3. Miss Thailand
Chalita Suansane, who became viral because of the number of luggage she brought for the Miss Universe, got the crowd into a frenzy as she sashayed in the traditional golden attire for the Royal Queen in Thailand.
Malaysia
4. Miss Malaysia
Kiran Jassal wowed the audience in her national costume inspired by the Petronas Towers, a rist attraction in Malaysia.
Philippines
5. Miss Philippines
Maxine Medina surprised the Filipino crowd in her national costume inspired by the vinta sails of Zamboanga. She also wore a headdress that was inspired by Philippine corals.
Norway
6. Miss Norway
Christina Waage from Norway drew applause from the crowd as they realized that she was wearing the classic silvery gown of the character snow queen Elsa in the Disney film Frozen.
Germany
7. Miss Germany
The crowd was awed by the national attire of Johanna Acs, who wore a castle on top of her head while holding up a pop up fairy tale book. Her attire was inspired by the tales of Brothers Grimm.
Meanwhile, some of the candidates were not as lucky in their costumes.
Some members of the audience remarked at how the attire of Miss Iceland Hildur Maria, while it was intended to look like a combo of a volcano and glacier, instead looked like gift wrapping.
Miss Venezuela Mariam Habach was dazzling in her costume inspired by the ocean goddess Yemaya. But the massiveness of her costume got in her way, as she had to kick her feet out of her dress to keep the helm from making her trip.
