Manila, Philippines–October 2019–Century Park Hotel (CPH), one of the finest hotels in Metro Manila, recently hosted the very festive Miss Earth 2019 National Costume Competition round at its Grand Ballroom.
Over 300 guests witnessed a visual spectacle of colors as over 90 delegates from various countries proudly displayed their national costumes for everyone to enjoy. The competition is one of the most-expect and most celebratory pre-pageant contests. Relevant environmental issues like forest fires, recycling, and climate change are integrated into the costumes.
They made the event possible in cooperation with Carousel Productions, Inc., the official organizer of Miss Earth. Guests from the government sectors and ambassadors from different countries were also in full attendance.
Former Miss Earth winners (L-R) Miss Angelia Ong (2015), Miss Nguyễn Phương Khánh (2018) and Miss Karen Ibasco (2017) graced the affair and awarded the medals to the winners.
The winners in Best National Costumes per region were:
Africas
Gold–Kenya, Ms. Susan Kirui
Silver–Zambia, Ms. Venus Vlahakis
Bronze–Nigeria, Ms. Modupe Susan Garlan
Asia and Oceania
Gold–Mongolia, Ms. Azzaya Tsogt-Ochir
Silver–Philippines, Ms. Janelle Tee
Bronze–Vietnam, Ms. Hoàng Thi Hanh
Americas
Gold–Chile, Ms. Fernanda Mendez Tapia
Silver–Panama, Ms. Marianna Fuentes
Bronze–Peru, Ms. Alexandra Caceres Drago
Europe
Gold–Spain, Ms. Sonia Hernandez
Silver–Czech Republic, Ms. Klara Vavruskova
Bronze–Crimea, Ms. Anastasia Lebediuk
