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WATCH: Netizens come up with parodies of Catriona Gray’s national costume

Miss Universe 2018 is only four days away and Filipino pageant fans are all about that hype!

Two days ago, the Miss Universe national costume competition took place at Nong Nooch International Convention Center in Pattaya, Thailand.

Philippines’ bet Catriona Gray wore a costume called “LuzViMinda” which featured a form-fitting bodysuit, headdress, massive lantern backdrop, and customized boots.

 

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LUZVIMINDA: “Magdiwang. Lumaban. Pagyamanin.” ??✨ LUZON– MAGDIWANG” (Celebrate): The island group of LUZON is represented by the world-renowned “PAROL/CHRISTMAS LANTERN” from the province of Pampanga with a BRASS BORDER designed and made in Apalit, Pampanga (inspired by designs from the Philippine Baroque Churches that were declared as UNESCO Heritage Sites) At the back of the PAROL is a PAINTING with INSCRIPTION of the lyrics from “LUPANG HINIRANG”, the Philippines’ National Anthem written in Baybayin (Ancient Filipino Alphabet) that literally translates to: “Lupang hinirang, Duyan ka ng magiting, Sa manlulupig Di ka pasisiil. Sa dagat at bundok, Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw.” The PAINTING also highlighted victories, festivals, events, heroes and national icons with a style inspired by the works of Philippine National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco, a native of the Art Capital of the Philippines, Angono, Rizal in Luzon. VISAYAS–LUMABAN” (Fight): The island group of VISAYAS is represented by a body suit with authentic “tattoo designs” embellished with crystals derived from patterns used by the “PINTADOS” who are indigenous peoples found in various islands in this part of the Philippines. The tattoo patterns are authentic and based from the manusript “BOXER CODEX” written in 1590. The tattoos represent an individual’s journey and a public testimony recounting acts of combat, bravery, and strength, that perfectly represents the courageous and resilient Filipino spirit amidst trials we face in this day and age. MINDANAO– “PAGYAMANIN” (Enrich): The island group of MINDANAO is represented by an authentic “HEADPIECE & BRASS ACCESSORIES” from the province of South Cotabato and customized KNEE-HIGH BOOTS with embroidered designs inspired by different indigenous textile patterns from the southern part of the Philippines, namely: Inaul, Yakan, Maranao, B’laan, Bagobo, Tausug and T’nalak. The woven textiles express a strong belief in “ancestral and natural spirits” and “cultural roots” of indigenous communities that remain well-preserved up to this day. Pilipinas, para sa iyo ang lahat ng ito. ?? @missuniverse ? @benjaminaskinas

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After the said competition, netizens decided to show their support t Gray by doing hilarious parodies of her national costume performance.



A Venezuelan fan, Dimas Jolepi, even did a parody of Gray’s promotional ad for the said pageant which was aired on ABS-CBN.

Still related to her national costume, Gray released a three-part vlog on her social media accounts titled which shows the beauty and culture of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.



Because of the amazing story and symbolisms behind her national costume, the National Quincentennial Committee of the Philippines wrote a letter to the Filipino-Australian beauty queen inviting her to the unveiling of the Philippine Quincentennial Commemorations logo on December 21.

The letter also said that it is interested in borrowing Gray’s national costume to be displayed in several museums including the Museum of Philippine Social History in Angeles City, the Museum of Philippine Political History in Malolos, Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit, and Museo ni Jose Rizal in Fort Santiago.

Gray responded to the email by saying it was “surreal”.

The 67th Miss Universe pageant will be taking place in Bangkok, Thailand on December 17, 2018. Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa will pass on the crown to her successor at the end of the event. Prior to that, its preliminary competition will happen on December 13 at 8:00 PM (Manila time).

Gray is hoping to take home the Philippines’ fourth Miss Universe crown, following the footsteps of Gloria Diaz, Margie Moran, and Pia Wurtzbach.

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