Miss World Festival Begins in India: ITDC & Tourism Ministry Host Grand Opening

The Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism hosted an inaugural dinner to welcome Miss World Organization and their esteemed entourage, officially marking the commencement of the 71st edition of the renowned pageant, "Beauty With A Purpose," in India. The prestigious event unfolded at The Ashok, New Delhi, on the evening of February 20th.

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Attended by 117 contestants representing nations from around the globe, alongside the entire Miss World team, the evening served as a jubilant celebration of positivity, beauty, and empowerment. Distinguished personalities from various sectors graced the occasion, extending a heartfelt Indian welcome to the global icons of grace and charm.

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Chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organization, Ms. Julia Morley CBE, “We feel incredibly honoured by the enthusiastic and warm welcome extended to us in India. As we embark on this journey, we are deeply touched by the hospitality and spirit of camaraderie displayed by the Indian people. We are eagerly looking forward to joining in the festivities and contributing to the meaningful initiatives aimed at empowering women across the globe”. 

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With the conclusion of the inaugural dinner, the Miss World events are set to unfold across India starting February 21st. With a buzz of excitement in the air, anticipation is high for the series of events that will showcase the talent, grace, and intelligence of contestants from around the globe. From charity projects to talent showcases, the Miss World festivities promise to captivate audiences and highlight the essence of unity in diversity. Below is the lineup of events during the festival. 

• Beauty With A Purpose Presentations: Feb 21st, Plenary Hall, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• Head-To-Head Challenge Final: Feb 23rd, The Summit Room, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• Miss World Sport Challenge: Feb 25th, New Delhi.
• World Top Designer Award & Miss World Top Model: March 2nd, Mumbai.
• Miss World Talent Final: March 3rd, Mumbai.
• Multimedia Challenge: Throughout the festival.
• Miss World Red Carpet Special: March 9th, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
• 71st Miss World Final: March 9th, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Global Telecast Live from 7:30-10:30

About Miss World Organization:

The Miss World Organization is the oldest and most prestigious international beauty pageant in the world. Established in 1951, it celebrates the beauty, intellect, and humanitarian efforts of women from various countries. Miss World has a rich history of promoting charitable causes and empowering women to become agents of change in their communities and beyond.