The much-awaited 71st Miss World pageant, is finally making its glamorous return to India after a 28-year absence. Today marks the commencement of the month-long “Beauty with a Purpose” extravaganza, starting with a grand opening ceremony. The grand finale, will be held in Mumbai, on March 9th, promising an unforgettable spectacle.
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Sini Shetty, a finance graduate who was also crowned the Femina Miss India World 2022, is said to showcase India’s elegance on the international platform by hoisting the Indian National Flag, symbolizing the nation’s rich heritage, culture and diversity.
With representatives from 120 nations participating in the global event, the crowd awaits the crowning of the next Miss World. As India hosts this prestigious event after a long hiatus, there is much anticipation regarding the country that will claim the coveted title this year.
Venue of Miss World pageant
The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) will inaugurate the event festivities with ‘The Opening Ceremony’ at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi. The grand ‘India Welcomes the World Gala’ will officially commence at the same venue. For those eager to witness the opening ceremony live it will be streamed on the official website, missworld.com, in the evening.
Follow Up of the forthcoming events
After the grand opening ceremony, the Bharat Mandapam in the heart of the national capital will set the stage for the Continental Beauty With A Purpose Challenge on Wednesday, February 21. In the upcoming weeks, numerous competitions are scheduled to unfold in various cities nationwide. On Friday, February 23, the Summit Room at the Bharat Mandapam will be the center for the Multi-Media Challenge along with the Head To Head Challenge. New Delhi is the place of occurrence of Sports Challenge.
Mumbai will cover, the World Top Designer Award, Miss World Top Model, and the Miss World Talent Final, captivating the audience. Unfolding of The glitz and glam of the Red Carpet Special will happen at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. All eyes will be on the grand finale of the 71st Miss World, set to unfold at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
Manushi Chhillar’s enthusiasm on the event
Manushi Chhillar, former Miss World, shared her enthusiasm about the hosting of Miss World pageant in India after such a prolonged interval. In an interview with ANI, she expressed her excitement, highlighting the opportunity for contestants to experience Indian hospitality and for India to showcase its warmth, just like it did during her journey of Miss World six years ago. She also added that this event promises huge exposure to all the participants from across the globe, while they share their experiences on social media. Through these experiences, the people will come to know about these participants and eventually they will also develop a fan base.
Who’s the official designer of the event?
The official designer of the 71st Miss World pageant is Archana Kochhar. The artist took to Instagram expressing her joy on being able to collaborate and contribute to such a prestigious event. She asked her followers to stay tuned for 9th March as she will be showcasing her latest collection.
More About Miss World
Established in 1951 by Eric Morley in the United Kingdom, Miss World holds the distinction of being the oldest international beauty pageant. Following Morley’s death in 2000, his wife, Julia Morley, has taken on the role of co-chairing the pageant. Alongside Miss Universe, Miss International, and Miss Earth, Miss World is esteemed as one of the Big Four beauty pageants globally.
The current Miss World is Karolina Bielawska of Poland who won the title on 16 March 2022 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
