Anticipation is at its peak for the global extravaganza as the Miss World Organization officially announced the 71st Miss World Festival, set to take place from February 18th to March 9th, 2024, across spectacular venues in India. The pre-launch conference held in the capital at Hotel The Ashok witnessed a historic moment with a dazzling lineup of Miss Worlds, including Karolina Bielawska (70th Miss World), Toni-Ann Singh (69th Miss World), Vanessa Ponce de Leon (68th Miss World), Manushi Chhillar (67th Miss World), and Stephanie Del Valle (66th Miss World) coming together for the first time to set the stage for the Grand Finale.<br /><br />Established in 1951, the Miss World Organization is the oldest and most prestigious international beauty pageant, celebrating the beauty, intellect, and humanitarian efforts of women from various countries. Miss World has a rich history of promoting charitable causes and empowering women to become agents of change in their communities and beyond.<br /><br />The 71st Miss World festival will commence with 'The Opening Ceremony' and 'India Welcomes the World Gala' by the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) at Hotel The Ashok in New Delhi on February 20th. The grand finale will be a spectacular affair at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on March 9th, streamed and telecast worldwide. The finale will feature renowned celebrities, enhancing the allure of the event with exceptional performances.<br /><br />Speaking at the occasion, Chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organization, Ms. Julia Morley, expressed her gratitude, saying, "My love for India is no secret, and having the 71st Miss World Festival in this country means a lot to me. A big thank you to Jamil Saidi for his Herculean efforts to make this return to India a reality. We have assembled the very best team for the 71st edition."<br /><br />The return of Miss World to India after 28 years is a momentous occasion. The festival, spanning 21 days, will empower young women as agents of change and leaders of tomorrow. Each contestant will have their own dedicated media channel on the MissWorld.com platform, showcasing their abilities and giving them a chance to feature as one of the top 20 finalists.<br /><br />The festival's competition lineup includes Beauty With A Purpose Presentations, the Head-To-Head Challenge Final, Miss World Sport Challenge, World Top Designer Award & Miss World Top Model, Miss World Talent Final, the Multimedia Challenge, Miss World Red Carpet Special, and the 71st Miss World Final, which will be globally telecast live on March 9th on Sony LIV.<br /><br />The lavish celebration of the 71st Miss World Festival in India is a remarkable moment as the event has returned to the country after 28 years. India boasts a rich legacy of numerous Miss World winners, including notable figures such as Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, and Manushi Chhillar, significantly elevating India's profile on the global stage. The Miss World pageant, founded in 1951, transcends conventional beauty competitions, embracing a new ethos centered on empowering women through philanthropy and service.<br />