Beauty with a Purpose to Take Centre Stage as Miss World Returns to India

With anticipation reaching its peak for the global extravaganza, the Miss World Organization officially announced that the 71st Miss World Festival will take place between February 18th and March 9th, 2024, across some of the most spectacular venues in India. The pre-launch conference hosted in the Capital today at Hotel The Ashok witnessed a remarkable moment in the event's history with a dazzling lineup of Miss World winners including the Current Miss World Karolina Bielawska along with Former Miss World winners - Toni Ann Singh, Vanessa Ponce De Leon, Manushi Chhillar, and Stephanie Del Valle — coming together for the first time to set the stage for the Grand Finale.

The 71st Miss World festival will commence with ‘The Opening Ceremony' and ‘India Welcomes the World Gala' by India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) at the magnificent Hotel The Ashok in New Delhi on February 20th. The grand finale will be a spectacular affair at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on March 9th and will be streamed and telecast across the world. In this star-studded celebration like never before, the majestic finale has renowned celebrities who will elevate the allure of the event with their exceptional performances.

Chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organization, Julia Morley shared, “My love for India is no secret and having the 71st Miss World Festival in this country means a lot to me. A big thank you to Jamil Saidi for his Herculean efforts to make this return to India a reality. We have assembled the very best team for the 71st edition.”

Jamil Saidi, Strategic Partner & Host of Miss World said that it's a matter of pride for him, he shared, “It is a matter of pride to be announcing the Miss World 2024 festival in the Capital city with such grandeur. It's been my endeavour to bring this prestigious global phenomenon to India after a year of hard work. Working with the Miss World team and Julia has been a matter of privilege. I am certain that Miss World will highlight to the country the purpose behind the beauty that this pageant brings to the table.”

Staying true to its heartfelt theme of ‘Beauty with a Purpose', the 21-day Festival will be marked by a range of events that will empower these young women as agents of change and the leaders of tomorrow. Every contestant will be given a dedicated media channel on the MissWorld.com platform, enabling them to demonstrate their abilities and the chance to feature as one of the top 20 finalists.

The lavish celebration of the 71st Miss World Festival in India is a remarkable moment as the event has returned to the country after 28 years. India boasts a rich legacy of numerous Miss World winners, including notable figures such as Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, and Manushi Chhillar. These achievements have significantly elevated India's profile on the global stage. The Miss World pageant, founded in 1951, transcends conventional beauty competitions, embracing a new ethos centred on empowering women through philanthropy and service.

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.

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