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Mister Global Contestants Dress In Their National Costumes And Look Like Video Game Bosses
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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Sri Lanka
Mexico
Panama
Indonesia
Haiti
Japan
Dominican Republic
South Africa
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.
Tunisia
Guam
Korea
Thailand
Spain
Vietnam
Apparently, I'm now obsessed with headpieces. Damn, there are all delight to look at!
Czech Republic
Laos
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.
Philippines
I would like to see the rest of the weapon, it looks very substantial and impressive,
Peru
Egypt
Taiwan
What does he back look like? His dress looks very functional. Has a farmer ring to it.
Hong Kong
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.
Myanmar
Chile
Togo
For some reason I just thought of Eddie Murphy’s outfit in “Coming to America”
China
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.
Portugal
Malaysia
Poland
India
Puerto Rico
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 😅
Sweden
Nigeria
Nepal
Why does it look like they just took it out the suitcase and put it on? Geez they should carry a travel steamer.
Brazil
Cuba
All these customs are gorgeous and then you have mister Cuba... Poor poor mister Cuba
Switzerland
USA
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.
I'm Polish and I felt disappointed with our contestant's costume... And then I saw USA. I'm better now
I'm from Malaysia and i feel the same way too ! Thanks USA!
Load More Replies...So they all went for their countries traditional clothes and the guy for the USA is "I'm going as Superman"? ... Then the Swiss guy didn't even try and just wrapped the flag around him.
Last year's winner was USA - the traditional clothing is just one round in an old fashioned beauty contest. Will someone please explain to me why beauty pageants still exist? Aren't we supposed to be getting better about judging people on looks? Mr-Global-...407a9e.jpg
Load More Replies...am I the only one bothered by how much most of these suits need ironing? like they didn't even try
YES!! Thank you, I thought that I was the only one who noticed the need for ironing! Could you imagine Miss USA competing in a wrinkled dress??
Load More Replies...I'm Polish and I felt disappointed with our contestant's costume... And then I saw USA. I'm better now
I'm from Malaysia and i feel the same way too ! Thanks USA!
Load More Replies...So they all went for their countries traditional clothes and the guy for the USA is "I'm going as Superman"? ... Then the Swiss guy didn't even try and just wrapped the flag around him.
Last year's winner was USA - the traditional clothing is just one round in an old fashioned beauty contest. Will someone please explain to me why beauty pageants still exist? Aren't we supposed to be getting better about judging people on looks? Mr-Global-...407a9e.jpg
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