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Recently, Mister Global, a male beauty pageant took place in Thailand. The event was founded in 2014 and since its first edition over 60 countries have sent their representatives to compete for the Mister Global Title. This year, 38 beautiful men decided to test their strengths in the pageant. The final was held in Bangkok on September 26 with the “Inspiring Gentleman” theme. However, this event is not merely a beauty contest, even though one of the main requirements of contestants is to be 'good looking' as the spokesperson of the pageant, Kitti Kamjunsa, told Bored Panda. "The aim of Mister Global is to promote environmental awareness, and we have been promoting this cause ever since we started in 2014. This year, we added a new motto "Inspiring Gentleman" because we believe that the contestants and titleholders should motivate others and be inspirational people. During this year's pageant, we did a fundraising event to support an organization that takes care of elephants in Thailand and it was successful, " Kamjunsa said. When asked what makes Mister Global different from other pageants the spokesperson explained: "Basically every pageant system is identical but what makes Mister Global different from the others is that we are part of the Top 5 Grand Slam Male Pageants. We have good quality contestants with inspiring stories to tell and great support from our national directors from around the world. We have also garnered much support from our many fans that follow us on our website and the official page. Most importantly, we are true on our advocacy of Environmental Awareness and charity cause."

The pageant was won by Korea‘s Jong Woo Kim, who is a 23-year-old police administration student and model. Jong Woo Kim is set to become an inspirational role model for young men all around the world. He will also become a Global Goodwill Ambassador and participate in environmental and charitable projects.

Same as every year, the most attention goes to pageant's national outfits showcase. After all, the representatives get the chance to demonstrate their countries heritage. "For us, we are really surprised that it went viral around the world and we welcome many positive comments. However, the creative costumes segment is nothing new in any pageant system as it has always been a part of it. The winning costume is not about the size or design but the story and culture behind it," Kamjunsa said. The national costume contest was won by Myanmar, it's safe to say that most of the contestants made their homelands' proud by rocking well crafted and intricate costumes. So why not feast your eyes on them? Scroll below to see the cool costumes and don't forget to upvote your favorites!

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South Africa

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Anton Swanepoel
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right - for those have who their knickers in a twist saying that it's wrong to have a Boer dressed as a Zulu... he's not. I can see at least seven different cultures represented by what that guy is wearing. It's actually a pretty smart way to incorporate just about everyone who lives in South Africa in one image.

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Ozacoter
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weird, somebody knows where is this dress from? I never saw ome like this in Spain. But I am from Valencia, so I might be wrong.

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Vietnam

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Anna Salord
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently, I'm now obsessed with headpieces. Damn, there are all delight to look at!

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Caitlin Shay
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are people of Asian descent in many European countries. The fact that people think because he's not white, he's not check is kind of ridiculous.

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Alexander Jorgensen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's Vietnamese-Czech or Roma-Czech or Cuban-Czech, no doubt. CZ has a large Vietnamese population and Cuban-mix population that immigrated during Communism.

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Patricia Tyrrell
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He may be mixed race...one parent Czech and the other..not. If he was born in the Czech Republic, then he's Czech...doesn't matter if he doesn't look like a white, Eastern European!

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Stina Kolling
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonder if it's because of the mongolian invasion. (The reason that people in Kazakhstan look very asian, for example. He might have mongolian heritage via the Ukraine.)

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Nika
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shame we can’t see the traditional socks and sandals in this pic :)

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Eva Pohl
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They chose great! He is handsome and he can wear the costume if he likes it. Looks great in it! I wish the ´šohajs´ from my village looked this good! He is like the idea of what they should look like.

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Аля Коломієць
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He doesn't look like a Czech guy.. That's not slavic appearance. I tought designers choose correct models.

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Megan Macek
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do know that there are Czech people who aren't white, correct? There's plenty of ethnic mixed people who are Czech. You don't have to be full-blooded to be proud of your country.

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Sandra West
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like his costume and smile. Friendliness goes a long way in my book.

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Jason Maguire
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, white people don't even get to represent their own countries now?

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Zdeněk Píša
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG! We are in middle Europe! Who is tis asian guy? Try google first. See here: https://images.app.goo.gl/PMGWXpYCjHcMJVLG9

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Ver Zateckova
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

doesn´t look like typical Czech guy at all..99% population has lighter skin color, hair color, not asian eyes at all..looks like Czech republic is somewhere between Sri lanka and Tibet from this pic. :D

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Viktor Ozana
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What its doing Asian man at Czech traditional costume? Sorry but its very WRONG!!!

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Marie Perez
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't realise, how long I have not been in Czech Republic 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♀️

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aiyshag
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

not my image of a czech but i am totally running off what i saw in my high shcool text book 25 years ago......refreshing, i guess.

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Deepak Subramony
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations to Czechia for choosing to showcase diversity instead of ethnic nationalism. Great job!

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Pip Pipi
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like german costumes in theme bars. Maybe is the hat and little coat.

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Kristyna Te
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The comments here, on the other hand, are100% Czech. Racist as f**k!

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Haha, This is so funny when dressed our traditional man who is not a Slav 😁

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Sweet, but he doesn't look very Czech... I live close enough to say that.

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LOL poor Czech republic they don't even get an actual person of Czech descent to represent their country...

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Costume is fine, but he doesn't look czech at all :D

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Shari Pierre
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His costume looks very functional. It's not as extravagant as the others, but looks like something he'll get a lot of use from. It's like I'm looking in a book about his country and see this pic.

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Zelda Blue
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would like to see the rest of the weapon, it looks very substantial and impressive,

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Shari Pierre
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What does he back look like? His dress looks very functional. Has a farmer ring to it.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice Lion costume. I like that they kept the Lion Head simple-ish and not overly flashy/inlaid with decorative horns/jewels/eyelashes so as not to overshadow the human.

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Tilly Jean
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For some reason I just thought of Eddie Murphy’s outfit in “Coming to America”

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Finn Fickle
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is Manchurian dress as opposed to Chinese dress - a Chinese Changshan would only have two splits, a Mandarin collar, and no hanging seal from the belt.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, as a Puerto Rican. I think they did macrame but not with rope like that, and I also feel they got lazy with this. If this costume was made for like a contest. Lord forgive me, but its f*****g terrible. And im kinda annoyed 😅

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Momo Skarsgård
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does it look like they just took it out the suitcase and put it on? Geez they should carry a travel steamer.

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Luuk Eegdeman
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All these customs are gorgeous and then you have mister Cuba... Poor poor mister Cuba

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While superman may be "native" to USA (its "birth" country) it is not "native" in the same way that all the other costumes are. I feel that using an indian (as in native american) would've been a much better choice.

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