MISS International 2021 isn’t happening this year, according to its organization, The International Cultural Association based in Japan.
In a statement posted on Miss International’s official Facebook page, chairperson Akemi Shimomura said that the organization decided to cancel this year’s pageant because of the pandemic.
The statement reads: “To our valued followers and supporters: Thank you for your continued support of the Miss International Beauty Pageant. Taking into consideration the health and safety issues, as well as the ongoing global impact caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, we have come to a conclusion to cancel this year’s Miss International 2021 pageant, which was originally scheduled to be held this fall.”
“We would like to express our deepest regret, especially to the participants from all over the world and to all those who have been supporting our event every year. We humbly ask for your understanding in light of this unusual circumstance which is beyond our control. The next edition, dubbed the 60th Miss International Beauty Pageant, is scheduled to be held in the fall of 2022. Details of which will be announced in due time,” it added.
Hannah Arnold was bound to represent the country in this year’s Miss International. She won the Binibining Pilipinas 2021 pageant in July 2021.
The Philippines currently holds six Miss International crowns: Melanie Marquez (1979), Lara Quigaman (2005), Bea Rose Santiago (2013), and Kylie Versoza (2016).
Sireethorn Leearamwat of Thailand is the current Miss International titleholder.(GMA News)
