India hosted the prestigious Miss World 2024 pageant’s grand finale, marking its return after 28 years. Established in 1951 by Eric Morley in the UK, Miss World is the oldest international beauty pageant, blending beauty and philanthropy. The 71st edition unfolded at Mumbai’s Jio Convention Center, generating global excitement. Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic tasted victory at the Miss World 2024.
Miss World’s Origins:
Initially a bikini contest at the 1951 Festival of Britain, it evolved into Miss World, with Sweden’s Kerstin Hakansson crowned the first-ever winner. Despite controversies over the bikini round, the pageant expanded its scope under Eric Morley, who emphasized modesty by replacing it with a swimsuit round.
Miss World’s Impact
BBC’s 1959 broadcast catapulted Miss World’s popularity, making it a global phenomenon alongside other major pageants. The Miss World Organization’s annual event raises over one billion dollars for children’s charities, underscoring its commitment to philanthropy and global goodwill beyond beauty standards.
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