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It s the dress that always has South Africans talking.
Every year the country waits for the national costume that will be worn at Miss Universe to be revealed.
Will the dress have feathers, prints, slits or be plain?
This year s dress has been revealed and it didn t disappoint. The dress will be worn by Miss Universe South Africa 2020 Natasha Jourbet when she represents the country at the pageant.
Miss Universe holds a national costume show that is a separate part of the pageant and does not count towards the contestants overall scores, according to INSIDER.
The national costume show is a chance for the participants to honour and celebrate their countries.
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The popular pageant organisation has announced the date in which her successor will be crowned.
“The moment we’ve all been waiting for. The 69th Miss Universe competition is heading to Hollywood and the competition will air live around the world from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Sunday, May 16 at 8:00 PM ET,” they wrote.
According to the Miss Universe president Paula Shugart, the organisation has been working tirelessly to ensure that the competition is safe and it will follow all the necessary protocols.
“We have spent months planning and preparing safety precautions to develop this edition of MISS UNIVERSE –one that will be memorable, special and totally innovative,” she said.
Previously speaking to
Channel24, Natasha said, though she doesn t have a host country preference, she is keeping fingers crossed that the United States would host this year s pageant. It is the lucky charm! Demi-Leigh won in Las Vegas, and Zozibini took the Miss Universe title in Atlanta, she said.
Since being announced as South Africa s representative, Natasha has
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Eye of the beholder: Are beauty pageants making a comeback?
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Lorraine Downes is crowned Miss Universe in 1983.
By: Aroha Awarau
COMMENT:
Beauty pageants have long been an anachronism, yet as they become more inclusive, it seems they are finding a new audience. By Aroha Awarau. I was 7 in 1983 when Lorraine Downes became the first New Zealand woman to be crowned Miss Universe. It was a huge deal. The TV news led with the victory and reported the moment as if the 18-year-old had won an Olympic gold medal.
Then-prime minister Robert Muldoon added to Downes status by comparing her win to the Kiwi league team beating the Kangaroos two days earlier. Congratulations, all New Zealanders are very proud of you, he wrote in a telegram after Downes was crowned. Beating the Australians at rugby league and now the world at beauty, poise and charm. Well done!