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Miss International
: Miss International (officially titled The International
Beauty Pageant) is the fourth largest beauty pageant in the world. It
was created in Long Beach, California, USA in 1960 after the departure
of the Miss Universe pageant to Miami Beach. Hosted in Long Beach until
1967, the pageant moved to Japan from 1968–1970, being hosted each year
in the same city as the Japan Expo. For 1971 and 1972, it was held in
Long Beach again, but since that time it has been held annually in
Japan.
Until Miss Earth began, Miss International was the third largest pageant
in the world.
Also called a "Festival of Beauty" and even the "Olympics of Beauty",
this pageant is not based on looks alone. Contestants are expected to
serve as "Ambassadors of Peace and Beauty", showing tenderness,
benevolence, friendship, beauty, intelligence, ability to take action,
and, most importantly, a great international sensibility.
The ultimate goal of the Miss International beauty pageant is to promote
world peace, goodwill, and understanding. |