Miss Universe Politically Charged With Protest Messages in Pageant!
Did you see this year’s Miss Universe pageant because it was like no other? Oh No, this year some of the ladies had something to say and got their message across on their clothing. Continue on to see the heated-up Politically Charged Miss Universe pageant…
CelebnMusic247.com reports that the Miss Universe stage was lit up with colorful protests as contestants from Singapore, Uruguay, and Myanmar.
During the “national costume” segment of the annual competition, which concluded Sunday in Florida, the three contestants revealed messages alluding to anti-Asian hate, discrimination against LGBTQ communities, and the ongoing political crisis in Myanmar.
Bernadette Belle Ong, strode down the runway wearing an outfit inspired by the colors of Singapore’s national flag before turning to unveil a call to “Stop Asian Hate.”
Miss Universe Singapore Bernadette Belle Ong
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Miss Universe Uruguay, Lola de los Santos:
While, Miss Universe Uruguay, Lola de los Santos, showed support for LGBTQ communities with a rainbow outfit and skirt reading:
No more hate, violence, rejection, discrimination.
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Miss Universe Myanmar, Thuzar Wint Lwin:
Lastly, Miss Universe Myanmar, Thuzar Wint Lwin, unveiled hers on a small scroll. She bowed to the audience before revealing a call for viewers to “pray” for her country.
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According to CNN:
It is not the first time that Thuzar Wint Lwin has expressed solidarity with protesters opposed to Myanmar’s military junta, which seized power in a February coup.
With violence erupting across the country, more than 700 demonstrators have been killed and thousands more arrested, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners. In March, the beauty queen took to Instagram to honor protestors as “heroes that sacrificed their lives in the fight for the freedom of our people,” having previously accused the Myanmar military of human rights abuses.
Following the “national costume” segment, which she went on to win, Thuzar Wint Lwin posted an image of herself holding the protest sign alongside the caption “Fearless Empress.”
Singapore’s contestant Ong also posted a series of images of her outfit to Instagram, saying it was her responsibility to “send a strong message of resistance against prejudice and violence” targeted at Asians.
The protest comes amid a surge in anti-Asian sentiment around the world, with researchers at California State University, San Bernardino, recently reporting a 164% spike in hate crimes against Asians in 16 of America’s largest cities and counties.
