ON Nov 19, India’s Manushi Chhillar (pic) was crowned Miss World 2017 and there was much jubilation in India, which has won the international beauty contest six times and drawn level with Venezuela. More recently, on Nov 27, Miss South Africa, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, won the Miss Universe title in Las Vegas. The United Nations can also make good use of these Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss International beauty queens as its ambassadors for various causes and programmes since their title and publicity will be an asset to highlight the activity and effort. The South-East Asian region comprising the Asean members is one of the most diverse areas in the world. The winner could be known as Miss Asean Traditionale!

Source: The Star December 04, 2017 23:37 UTC