The most beautiful national costumes of Miss Universe 2024

The Miss Universe competition reaches its climax on November 16 but one of its highlights, the National Costume Contest, has already taken place. On November 14, each contestant of the famous beauty pageant portrayed her country's culture and heritage in a most fascinating design. Here, we show you some of the best photos of the evening.

Miss Great Britain, Christina Dela Cruz Chalk, is wearing a costume that honors her home country's 121 million Oak Trees.

One of the most extravagant costumes of the evening was that of Ecuador. Tema Mara displayed as much of her country's history and culture as she could, with famous buildings on her shoulders, birds flying above her head, and a surprising display of Ecuadorian musicians on the inside of her skirt.

Rhea Singha is wearing a costume representing the Indian Golden Bird.

Miss Iran Fay Asghari represents 'The Glory of Persia' with this amazing costume, referencing her nation's past with Persian imperial art in its design.

Freedom, diversity, and strength are what Alma Cooper's national costume for the United States represents.

Loredana Salanta, the representative of Romania, shows off the spectacular feathers of a peacock, a bird that was imported into Romania and widely adopted as a symbol of wealth, beauty, and prestige.

Ashley Callingbull is the first Native Canadian woman to represent Canada at the Miss Universe pageant. She pays tribute to her heritage with this beautiful costume designed to honor the Cree indigenous people.

One of the contest's favorites, Ileana Marquez enters on a stage evoking the Queen Mother of Peace 'Yamira'. Her national costume pays tribute to the Indigenous mothers who protect the Venezuelan cultural and natural wealth.

Luana Cavalcante is a proud mother who wears an incredible outfit with a crown like a Brazilian queen.

Sakhile Dube represents Zimbabwe in a costume representing the spirit of its people: they are not afraid to dream, soar, and fly, her Instagram account explains.

Miss Spain Michelle Jimenez represents her country with a costume that evokes the flamenco woman, reflecting the strength and unique character of her homeland. Olé!

Ky Duyen's National costume is inspired by the butterfly-shaped umbrella of the Nguyen dynasty of the early twentieth century. She honors the ingenuity and meticulousness of the ancient craftsmen.

The elegant costume of Indira Ampiot represents multiple visual symbols of France: the flag, the cockade, the cockerel, and the beret.

Selvinique Wright considers herself a fighter determined to get what she wants, and with this colorful costume representing her country, she is proving it.

With this costume, Naomi Mendez represents all those women who kept alive the culture and identity of her country. She pays tribute to these heroines by showing the typical Paraguayan woman: strong, brave, and full of life.

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