Greetings!
Beauty pageants have hit the headlines lately and have aroused the interest among all ages. Anudi set the trend and excitement is brewing already for the next International pageant, the Miss Universe, Sri Lanka 2025 to be held in July.
Miss Universe Sri Lanka TALENT CONTEST TODAY
Today will be an exciting day for the Miss Universe, Sri Lanka 33 finalists who will vie for the mini pageant -Miss Talent Contest, in Colombo. This year’s Miss Universe Sri Lanka’s main sponsor is Amante, Sri Lanka’s premium lingerie and intimate wear label.
We are delighted to inform that Sunday Observer Explorer and ANCL Newspapers have been appointed the Official Media Partner for the Miss Universe, Sri Lanka 2025.
Even the readers can join in the excitement now and enter the competition titled ‘Beauty Wins’.
We have also featured the 33 finalists in pages 34 and 35.
You can pick your favourite who you feel would win the title and enter the competition by filling in the coupon also published on page 34. Post it to the address given on the coupon.
There will be fabulous prizes being offered by Main Sponsor Amanate and the Press Conference hosts HANGLA- Ocean Lounge this week. There will be more prizes offered in the weeks to come.
Incidentally it’s the Managing Director of HANGLA- Ocean Lounge who is in the hot seat today on page 31.
With the main subject this week being the Miss Universe Sri Lanka the feature below will give you more interesting information.
Wishing you Happy Reading until next week!
Fact File of Miss world vs Miss Universe
Miss Universe Crown
Miss Universe and Miss World are two major international beauty pageants, but they differ in a few key ways, including their eligibility criteria, focus, and historical context. Miss Universe emphasizes physical beauty and grace, while Miss World also values intellect, kindness, and a wider range of talents. Miss Universe generally has fewer restrictions on marital status and motherhood, while Miss World has a more strict age range, with both organizations allowing transgender women to compete.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
1. Eligibility:
* Miss Universe:
Previously had an age limit of 18-27, but now has no upper age limit. They also allow married, divorced, and mothers to compete.
* Miss World:
Generally has a smaller age range, typically between 17 and 27, with a focus on natural-born women and allowing transgender contestants.
2. Focus:
* Miss Universe: Traditionally emphasizes physical beauty, grace, and poise.
* Miss World: Strives to be more inclusive, valuing a wider range of talents, intelligence, kindness, and charitable work.
3. History and Context:
* Miss Universe:
Founded in 1952, it was initially intended to be a more commercial and glamorous pageant.
* Miss World:
Started in 1951, it aimed to be a celebration of beauty and youth, but has evolved to focus more on charitable work and community involvement.
In essence, Miss Universe is more focused on beauty standards, while Miss World is more focused on a broader concept of beauty that includes inner qualities and a sense of social responsibility
