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In a few days, the highly anticipated 60th Miss International edition will culminate at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. One of the 66 international contestants will walk away with the beauty title currently held by the longest-reigning Miss International queen Sireethorn Leearamwat of Thailand. Who will be Miss International 2022? Meet the 66 contestants competing for the coveted crown: Australia - Anjelica Whitelaw Belarus - Karyna Kisialiova Belgium - Lore Ven Bolivia - Carolina Fernández Brazil - Isabella Oliveira Cabo Verde - Stephany Amado Cambodia - Charany Chea Canada - Madison Kvaltin Chile - Catalina Huenulao Colombia - Natalia López Cardona Costa Rica - Mahyla Roth Cuba - Rachel Martín Czech Republic - Adéla Maděryčová Denmark - Dana Myrvig Dominican Republic - Celinee Santos Ecuador - Valeria Gutiérrez El Salvador - Genesis Fuentes Finland - Anna Merimää France - Maya Albert Germany - Jasmin Selberg Greece - Anna Pavlidou Guatemala - Dulce Lóp

Miss International 2022 contestants had the chance to learn and experience ikebana from the experts at the Ikenobo school in Ochanomizu, Tokyo on Friday, December 2. Ikebana, which literally means "to give life to flowers" is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It has already become a traditional part of the Miss International pageant activities. Here are some of the contestants during their ikebana experience: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS INTERNATIONAL (@missinternationalofficial) Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: Miss International 2022 kicks off, day one standouts Miss International 2022 contestants depart for Tokyo, Japan FAVORITES: Miss International 2022 Top 12 pre-arrival favorites Miss International unveils new crown by Long Beach Pearl

Miss International 2022 contestants spent their day one in Tokyo, Japan with an orientation and warm welcome from the chairperson of the International Cultural Association, Akemi Shimomura, together with Mr. Takashi Ikemitsu of the Japan Travel Agency. They were all specially commissioned as Miss Visit Japan Tourism Ambassadors in their respective countries and the certificate was handed over to Miss International Spain 2022 Julianna Ro. The 66 beauties will now be the goodwill ambassadors for Japan once they return home after the competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS INTERNATIONAL (@missinternationalofficial) Standouts from day one were the representatives of Cabo Verde, Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, France, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Venezuela, and Vietnam. Don't forget to vote for your favorite contestants to advance to the T

Sixty-eight beauties from different countries and territories are expected to compete in the upcoming 60th edition of the Miss International pageant in Tokyo, Japan. On December 13 at Tokyo Dome City Hall, one of them will walk away with the coveted title currently held by Thailand's Sireethorn Leearamwat. Before the last major pageant of the year officially kicks off, here are our Top 12 pre-arrival favorites: TOP 12 (in alphabetical order) Cabo Verde - Stephany Amado Canada - Madison Kvaltin Colombia - Natalia Lopez Cardona India - Zoya Afroz Mexico - Yuridia Duran Norway - Romée Dahlen Philippines - Hannah Arnold Peru - Tatiana Calmell Puerto Rico - Paola Gonzales Torres Romania - Ada-Maria Ileana USA - Corrin Stellakis Vietnam - Pham Ngoc Phuong Anh Special mentions: Czech Republic, France, Indonesia, Panama, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Venezuela Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: Miss International 2022 contestants depart for Tokyo, Japan Miss International unveils new cro

The 60th Miss International edition is about to begin in Tokyo, Japan, and over 60 contestants from around the world head their way to the host country. After being canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miss International 2022 is finally going to be held on December 13 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall. At the end of the event, the longest reigning Miss International Sireethorn Leearamwat of Thailand will crown her successor with a brand new crown by Long Beach Pearl. This year's competition takes on the theme "Beauties For SDGs" to promote the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Two countries are joining for the first time — Cape Verde and Uzbekistan, while Cuba, Greece, Jamaica, Kenya, Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Korea, and Uruguay are all set to return. Vote for your favorites into the Top 15 on the Miss International official app or via missinternational.choicely.com . The three most-voted contestants will automatically advance to the semi-

Binibining Pilipinas International 2021 (Miss International Philippines) Hannah Arnold received her official send-off party for Miss International 2022 on Tuesday, November 15 at the Novotel Hotel in Araneta City, Cubao. Over a year after winning her national title, the 26-year-old Filipino-Australian beauty will finally be heading to Tokyo, Japan for the international competition which is scheduled to be held on December 13 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall. Her sister queens including former Miss International Lara Quigamanwere present during her send-off to share support and words of encouragement as she tries to bring home her country's 7th Miss International crown. Wearing a beautiful Manny Halasan creation, Hannah gracefully answered questions from the members of the press. Here are some photos from the special event: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Binibining Pilipinas (@bbpilipinasofficial) Photos: Bruce Casanova / Binibining Pilipinas RELATED PO

Miss Denmark Organization headed by its CEO Lisa Lents proudly announced Dana Myrvig as Miss International Denmark 2022 and will head over to the Miss International 2022 in Tokyo, Japan this December. The 26-year-old social educator, activist, and model graduated with a bachelor's degree in social education and a diploma in neuropsychology. She was a finalist in Miss Denmark 2019 and now succeeded Anna Diekelmann, Miss International Denmark 2019. Dana was born in Mali to a Danish father and a Sudanese mother. Over the last six years, she has been passionate about charity and volunteering, especially for disabled people and children, and her biggest dream is to open her own volunteer center. This year's Miss International pageant celebrates its 60th edition and also marks its return after a 2-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The final will be held on December 13 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall where Sireethorn Leearamwat, the reigning queen from Thailand, will crown her succ

Miss International organization has officially unveiled a brand new crown made by Vietnamese luxury pearl jewelry company Long Beach Pearl . Introduced along with the new Mount Fuji-inspired Miss International Japan crown, the new Miss International crown was inspired by the Japanese national flower — the cherry blossoms which symbolizes "the strength, spirit, culture, and people of Phu Tang." Themed "Cherry Blossoms welcome the spring sunshine," the exquisite masterpiece features 333 pure white pearls, three selected pearls measuring up to 15 mm, and 1,960 white gems, meticulously crafted and dedicated especially for the Miss International pageant. Miss International 2019 Sireethorn Leearamwat from Thailand was the special guest of honor during the unveiling ceremony hosted by Sen Vang Entertainment and Golden Lotus on Saturday, November 5 at the Rex Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The longest-reigning Miss International will pass the crown to her successor in

Anjelica Whitelaw has been officially announced by Karen Jane Productions as Miss International Australia 2022 on Tuesday, October 11. The 26-year-old Sydney-born Filipino-Australian lawyer will represent Australia at the 60th Miss International pageant in Tokyo, Japan this December. A graduate of a bachelor's degree in communication and recently a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Technology Sydney, Anjelica currently works as a lawyer at a commercial law firm in Sydney. In her spare time, the proud bilingual whose Filipino mother hails from Pampanga, Philippines, enjoys traveling and exploring new cuisines with her family and friends. Australia first joined Miss International in 1960 during the pageant's inaugural edition. The country has won the title three times with Tania Verstak in 1962, Jenny Derek in 1981, and Kirsten Davidson in 1992. Meet the new Miss International Australia: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anjelica Whitelaw (

Kim Su-jin, a 25-year-old fashion design graduate and broadcaster from Daegu will represent Korea at Miss International 2022 in Japan. Prior to being appointed as Miss International Korea 2022, she was named first runner-up during last year's Miss Korea pageant. She also has just recently relinquished her reign as Miss Gyeongbuk 2021. Following a 2-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 60th Miss International edition will take place at the Tokyo Dome City Hall on Tuesday, December 13. Since Korea's debut at the Japan-based international pageant in 1960, it has yet to win the coveted title. The country's highest placements so far were two first runner-up finishes in 2000 and 2009. Meet the new Miss International Korea: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 김수진 (@ksjinie_) Photos: @thinkaboutchu / Kim Su-jin / Instagram