Miss International 1960 - Present vol. 2

SINCE 1960 SINCE 1960 SINCE 1960

History of History of MISS INTERNATIONAL MISS INTERNATIONAL

Miss International began in 1960 in Long Beach, California. Under the slogans of Miss International began in 1960 in Long Beach, California. Under the slogans of "achieving world peace through mutual understanding" and "proper understanding of "achieving world peace through mutual understanding" and "proper understanding of Japan in a globalized society," the Miss International Beauty Pageant has operated to Japan in a globalized society," the Miss International Beauty Pageant has operated to promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges as international contributions. promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges as international contributions.

From 1968-1970 to commemorate the Osaka World Expo (the 1968 Pageant was held at the From 1968-1970 to commemorate the Osaka World Expo (the 1968 Pageant was held at the Nippon Budokan, with the "Ginza Parade" from Hibiya Park to Nihonbashi received to great Nippon Budokan, with the "Ginza Parade" from Hibiya Park to Nihonbashi received to great acclaim). This led to it being staged in Japan every year from 1972, and we attended acclaim). This led to it being staged in Japan every year from 1972, and we attended Beijing Olympic 2008, and the 2010 of the MI Beauty Pageant took place in Chengdu, China Beijing Olympic 2008, and the 2010 of the MI Beauty Pageant took place in Chengdu, China as the pre-event for the Shanghai World Expo 2010 ranks as the core event of as the pre-event for the Shanghai World Expo 2010 ranks as the core event of international goodwill activities in China, which is enjoying spectacular economic growth. international goodwill activities in China, which is enjoying spectacular economic growth.

From 2004 to 2006 in Beijing and the three years from 2009, we hold the MI Beauty From 2004 to 2006 in Beijing and the three years from 2009, we hold the MI Beauty Pageant in Chengdu, China, to engage in supportive activities for Sichuan earthquake. Pageant in Chengdu, China, to engage in supportive activities for Sichuan earthquake. The MI Beauty Pageant 2012 has taken place in Okinawa, Japan, and the delegates had a The MI Beauty Pageant 2012 has taken place in Okinawa, Japan, and the delegates had a lot of activities with the local people and communities; therefore, it helped to expand the lot of activities with the local people and communities; therefore, it helped to expand the goodwill relationship in the delicates as well as promoting Okinawa culture all over the goodwill relationship in the delicates as well as promoting Okinawa culture all over the world. world.

We established “Miss International Foundation” 46 years ago, which is a campaign to We established “Miss International Foundation” 46 years ago, which is a campaign to raise funds and make donations through charities such as UNICEF for the deprived child raise funds and make donations through charities such as UNICEF for the deprived child all over the world. Moreover, as environment preservation, we have an annual plant trees all over the world. Moreover, as environment preservation, we have an annual plant trees activity called “Green Champaign” in Japan. activity called “Green Champaign” in Japan. The aim of this "Beauty Festival" is for each delegate to compete not only their external The aim of this "Beauty Festival" is for each delegate to compete not only their external beauty but also to enrich their inner beauty by having such international exchanges and beauty but also to enrich their inner beauty by having such international exchanges and social action programs. social action programs.

Every year, we will have the "Goodwill Ambassadors of Beauty" representing over 60 Every year, we will have the "Goodwill Ambassadors of Beauty" representing over 60 countries and regions with an abundant spirit of goodwill. The new history of the Miss countries and regions with an abundant spirit of goodwill. The new history of the Miss International Beauty Pageant will be carved out by such energetic and active delegates International Beauty Pageant will be carved out by such energetic and active delegates from all over the world! from all over the world!

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Thi earl, Thi earl, This arl, the l be the l be the l be used in used in used in 22022 2022022. The crown of Miss International 2022 (Miss International) with the . The crown of Miss International 2022 (Miss International) with the . The crown of Miss International 2022 (Miss International) with the theme of Cherry Blossoms welcoming the spring sun, inspired by the beauty of the theme of Cherry Blossoms welcoming the spring sun, inspired by the beauty of the theme of Cherry Blossoms welcoming the spring sun, inspired by the beauty of the cherries blooming under the spring sunshine, is the departure of spring. color, cherries blooming under the spring sunshine, is the departure of spring. color, cherries blooming under the spring sunshine, is the departure of spring. color, bringing the beauty of faith and positivity. The cherry blossom is a symbol of bringing the beauty of faith and positivity. The cherry blossom is a symbol of bringing the beauty of faith and positivity. The cherry blossom is a symbol of Japan, representing the spirit, strength, culture and people of Japan. Not only Japan, representing the spirit, strength, culture and people of Japan. Not only Japan, representing the spirit, strength, culture and people of Japan. Not only that, the cherry blossoms are also a symbol of intense vitality, a symbol of that, the cherry blossoms are also a symbol of intense vitality, a symbol of that, the cherry blossoms are also a symbol of intense vitality, a symbol of humility, the desire to live together peacefully, characteristic of youth. The design humility, the desire to live together peacefully, characteristic of youth. The design humility, the desire to live together peacefully, characteristic of youth. The design gathers 333 pure white pearls, symbolizing the flowers that are opening, ready to gathers 333 pure white pearls, symbolizing the flowers that are opening, ready to gathers 333 pure white pearls, symbolizing the flowers that are opening, ready to welcome the rays of spring sunshine. It is also a number that carries the meaning welcome the rays of spring sunshine. It is also a number that carries the meaning welcome the rays of spring sunshine. It is also a number that carries the meaning of luck, enthusiasm and longevity. In particular, with the highlight are 3 selected of luck, enthusiasm and longevity. In particular, with the highlight are 3 selected of luck, enthusiasm and longevity. In particular, with the highlight are 3 selected pearls with sizes up to more than 15mm, bringing the beauty of eternal life, pearls with sizes up to more than 15mm, bringing the beauty of eternal life, pearls with sizes up to more than 15mm, bringing the beauty of eternal life, sublimation and spread. The Miss International crown is also encrusted with 1960 sublimation and spread. The Miss International crown is also encrusted with 1960 sublimation and spread. The Miss International crown is also encrusted with 1960 white gems - symbolizing the first year the Miss International pageant was held. white gems - symbolizing the first year the Miss International pageant was held. white gems - symbolizing the first year the Miss International pageant was held. The fusion of feats of craftsmanship with top-notch craftsmanship, Long Beach The fusion of feats of craftsmanship with top-notch craftsmanship, Long Beach The fusion of feats of craftsmanship with top-notch craftsmanship, Long Beach Pearl has brought a special work for the Miss International contest. Pearl has brought a special work for the Miss International contest. Pearl has brought a special work for the Miss International contest.