Hyderabad, May 10 (UNI) The 72nd edition of the prestigious Miss World pageant commenced in spectacular fashion at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday evening.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy formally inaugurated the global beauty and cultural event.
The glittering opening ceremony was attended by a host of dignitaries including Telangana Tourism Minister Jupalli Krishna Rao, Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari, Special Chief Secretary ITE&C and Industries Jayesh Ranjan, Tourism Corporation Chairman Patel Ramesh Reddy, Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, DGP Anjani Kumar, Miss World Organization Chairperson Julia Morley, and reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska.
A total of 110 contestants from across the globe are participating in the competition.
The Telangana government curated a grand cultural showcase to promote local heritage and tradition during the opening ceremony.
The festivities began with the rendition of the Telangana state anthem 'Jaya Jaya Hey', penned by noted poet Ande Sri. This was followed by a stunning Perini dance performance by 250 artistes, which set the stage for a vibrant evening of cross-cultural celebration.
Contestants from Latin American nations captivated the audience with a dazzling display of their national costumes and cultural motifs. African country representatives added their flair with traditional attire, cuisine, and high-energy performances.
Particularly striking were the Gussadi and Kommu Koya performances, which enthralled international guests.
The Caribbean and Latin American participants were among the earliest to arrive, with Argentina and Angola leading the first two rounds. The European round featured 32 countries, with each contestant representing their homeland's unique traditions.
Notable performances included the rhythmic Dappu dance by Lambada artists and a powerful display by Oggudolu artists carrying national flags.

Asia and Oceania formed the final round, with 22 countries represented. The crowd erupted when Miss India Nandini Gupta made her entrance, carrying the tricolour. Other standout moments included Miss Nepal’s elegant sari walk and Miss Vietnam’s captivating dance performance.
The ceremony culminated in a moving moment as contestants from all 110 countries walked the ramp together, each holding their national flag.
The event closed with a group rendition of the Miss World anthem, symbolising unity, peace, and shared purpose.
Organisers reiterated that Miss World 2025 aims not only to celebrate beauty and talent but also to foster global harmony.
The ceremony concluded with a resounding cheer and the slogan: "Telangana Zaroor Aana" (Do Visit Telangana).
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