2018 Miss Universe national costume contest
By Globaltimes.cn-VCG, Published: 2018-12-12 17:58:01
Qin Meisu is Miss China 2018 and shows off her costume, which was inspired by face-changing in Sichuan Opera. Photo: VCG
Editor's Note:
The 2018 Miss Universe national costume presentation took place in Chonburi Province, Thailand, on December 10, 2018. Women representing 94 nations competed for the title by wearing their national costumes. The 67th Miss Universe Beauty Pageant will be held in Bangkok on December 17. (Photos: VCG)

Sophida Kanchanarin is Miss Thailand 2018, and her costume is inspired by the iconic elephant of Siam, which she complemented with royal Thai garb. Photo: VCG
Mayra Dias is Miss Brazil 2018, and her costume is inspired by the Amazonian goddess that turns into a bird. Photo: VCG
Nat Rern is Miss Cambodia 2018, and her costume is inspired by the Kingdom of Wonder, with a backdrop country map showing the famous landmark Angkor Wat. Photo: VCG
Marta Stepien is Miss Canada 2018 and her costume is called “Queen of Make Believe” and was inspired by the maple leaf. Photo: VCG