The National Costume Presentation, as part of the Miss Universe contest, is a tribute to tradition and beauty. From mythical creatures to historic milestones and nature, every year each country chooses creates, and presents their costume and the results are a feast for the eyes.
Bright Side created a gallery of gowns that are not only spectacular but have the creativity to combine modern culture with folklore and tradition, in a magical blend. Scroll through to the end, our bonus will reveal the winners of 2018 and 2019.
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We hope you enjoyed these national treasures of creativity and beauty. Where are you from? What does the national costume of your country look like? Share your photos in the comments.
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