As the 2016 Miss Universe pageant has officially kicked off and the welcome party concluded with 12 beautiful contestants in attendance, it was time for the delegates to relax and sit back to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Philippines. Therefore, the contestants started their touring and the first destination of the contestants was Siargao. Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea situated 800 kilometers southeast of Manila in the province of Surigao del Norte.
Siargo is one of the best surfing spots in the world. The delegates reached the island for a one-day ancillary activity ahead of the upcoming coronation in January. The contestants looked really excited to be there, and were welcomed with a traditional dance and by a cheering crowd. The girls were overwhelmed with such a warm welcome and they seem to enjoy every bit of it.
The reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach couldn’t make it to Siargo. The candidates who joined the trip were: Miss USA Deshauna Barber, Miss Myanmar Htet Htet Htun, Miss Korea Jenny Kim, Miss China Li Zhenying, Miss Vietnam Ngo Tra My, Miss New zealand Tania Dawson, Miss Philippines Maxine Medina, Miss Japan Sari Nakazawa, Miss Indonesia Kezia Roslin Cikita Warouw, Miss Thailand Chalita Suansane, Miss Australia Caris Tiivel, and Miss Malaysia Kiran Jassal.
The first batch of candidates will be in the Philippines for a week and will also be travelling to Cebu, Vigan and Manila so they can get a glimpse of the awesomeness of the country. The coronation night of the 65th Miss Universe pageant will be on January 30, 2017 to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena. More than 90 delegates are expected to join the pageant. Who do you think will win the coveted title this year? Here is a glimpse of all the fun the delegates had, and yea this is Miss Universe 2016....