Story by Patience Nyagato
THE countdown has begun, the stage lights are warming and excitement is erupting across the Miss Universe world as the National Costume Day and Preliminary Round promise a spectacle of colour, culture and fierce competition in Thailand.
Contestants from more than 100 countries will appear in elaborate national costumes, each designed to reflect cultural heritage, symbolism and national pride. The segment is considered one of the most visually significant moments of the pageant, drawing strong interest from audiences and national supporters alike.
The National Costumes Competition is expected to bring together creativity, symbolism, and storytelling.
As night falls, the contestants will return for the high-stakes Preliminary Round, a defining moment that will determine which 30 exceptional women advance toward the coveted Miss Universe crown. Judges will be looking for confidence, charisma, elegance and star power, the qualities that separate contenders from true queens.
With judges’ scores carrying most of the weight and online votes contributing 10 percent, fans across the globe are being called into action.
Zimbabweans have until Thursday night to cast their votes in support of their shining star, Lyshanda, who has already captured attention with her poise and patriotic spirit.
This ensures that both public opinion and expert evaluation play a role in determining the world’s next queen.
Wednesday promises a whirlwind of colour, talent and emotion, a day where dreams inch closer to reality and national pride takes centre stage.
For Zimbabwe, Lyshanda is the shining light carrying the country’s flag.
