Miss Universe 2018 hosted its National Costume Competition yesterday where contestants participating in this year’s edition paraded on the stage wearing their traditional costumes which highlighted the country’s culture and traditions. Each of these gorgeous divas made sure that their outfit was the highlight of the night as the event was concluded with applause and appreciation.

While all the delegates looked absolutely radiant, there are a few who stood out with their stunning performance at the preliminary competition. We have selected our Top 20 favourites from the National Costume Competition which we will reveal in two parts. Here are the next ten best National Costumes, in our opinion, of Miss Universe 2018 –

Miss Universe Colombia 2018 Valeria Morales Delgado

Designed by Jhon Mesias, Valeria Morales Delgado wore a gorgeous costume inspired by the national flower of Colombia ‘The orchid’, built in an artisanal way made with the indigenous materials. Valeria dazzled at the competition as she complimented her look with a beautiful smile and oozed confidence and glory in her traditional costume.

Miss Universe Vietnam 2018 H'Hen Niê

H'Hen Niê wore a costume named ‘Banh Mi’ at the national costume competition which means Vietnamese bread. Introducing authentic Vietnamese food to the world, she depicted a delicacy that is a favourite of all the Vietnamese people. The gorgeous Asian beauty oozed confidence as she strutted on the stage in her indigenous costume.

Miss Universe India 2018 Nehal Chudasama

Nehal Chudasama’s outfit was inspired by Rani Rudrama Devi, an Indian Warrior Princess and the monarch of Kakatiya dynasty - a South Indian dynasty which was ruled by the North Indian Sultanate. Inspired by the tales of her strength and bravery, Nehal paid tribute to the princess through the costume.

Nehal also related to her fierce personality, her passion to help others her and the quality of bringing a positive change in the society. Her costume also featured a throne inspired from the scenes of the movie Rudrama Devi. Nehal showed confidence and dignity in her walk as she brought out her inner princess.

Miss Universe Costa Rica 2018 Natalia Carvajal Sánchez

Natalia Carvajal Sánchez represented the species of Butterflies that are there in Costa Rica. The costume was a significance of self-transformation, breaking the cocoon and flying to the destination. Natalia also demonstrated the strength and capacity of Costa Rican woman. She walked on the stage wearing her gorgeous outfit oozing confidence and glow.

Miss Universe Venezuela 2018 Sthefany Gutierrez

Sthefany Gutierrez wore the outfit inspired by Guaichia, the Goddess protector of Nature. Showing the mystical and fantasy side of Venezuela, Sthefany wore a gorgeous outfit which had quite an interesting story behind it.

Legends tell that Guaichia was a Nivar maiden, the enchanted daughter of a powerful cacique. The shaman of the village had predicted that when a strange-eyed girl was born, she would have to be sacrificed and offered to the owner of the waters, to the Great Anaconda, because otherwise, ruins would come. She was forbidden to see herself in the waters but one day she went to the lake discovering her own reflection, waking up the Great Anaconda, drawing it towards her. Since that day she became Goddess protector of Nature and tells the legend that today is manifested as a form of a blue butterfly.

It is because of that Osmel Sousa was inspired by this exotic Goddess who designed the outfit together with the Voyage. It is made entirely by hand with more than 140000 Swarovski crystals that he obtained with his allies, complemented with a beautiful crown of Susana Ruiz and a sculptural butterfly and anaconda by the artist Jason Galarraga.

Miss Universe Spain 2018 Angela Ponce Camacho

Designed by Luis Fernández, Angela Ponce wore a Flamenco dress at the competition last night and even though they are common with the country, the beauty queen still managed to impress us with hers. She looked absolutely fabulous in the white dress which signified purity and had red carnations on its top which are one of the most famous flowers in the country. Teaming her look with a traditional hand fan, Angela definitely glowed on the stage.

Miss Universe Canada 2018 Marta Magdalena Stepien

Marta wore a costume called ‘Queen of the Maple Leaf’ inspired by the Canadian flag and the historical significance that Maple leaf holds in their country. Looking absolutely regal in her costume, Marta oozed confidence and royalty as she walked on the stage. Representing the culture and history of Canada, Marta not only made sure that she did that well but also that she did it with absolute grace and perfection.

Miss Universe Denmark 2018 Helena Heuser

Helena Heuser wore a costume ‘The Snow Queen’ representing the famous fairytale from 1845 “The Snow Queen” written by the great Danish author HC Andersen. The costume is made by hand and is covered with handpicked pearls, crystals, lace, sparkling snowflakes, glittering icicles and icy patterns. Many of the components have been recycled from old chandeliers and old pearl necklaces.

Helena also wore a gorgeous headpiece to symbolize the royalty of The Snow Queen and a glittering, movable cape to symbolize power. The gorgeous European beauty definitely rocked the competition in her traditional outfit.

Miss Universe Perú 2018 Romina Lozano Saldaña

Designed by Beto Pinedo, Romina Lozano wore one of the most interesting costumes last night. Her outfit was called Yakuruna, the Amazon mermaid and Romina carried it off with perfection. As she walked on the stage, she surprised everyone with a mermaid tail which was on the back of her costume and she brought it in view as she came to the front. Oozing happiness and positivity with her mesmerizing smile, Romina definitely impressed everyone with her outfit.

Miss Universe Lebanon 2018 Maya Reaidy

Maya wore a costume designed by the international designer Nicolas Jebran which represents strong and powerful Lebanese women who know who she is and what she wants. The wings represented the country’s emblem along with the handmade fabric which gave her costume a regal glow. Maya walked in with confidence and kept a smile throughout her walk. Feeling proud of representing Lebanon in such a prestigious competition, Maya definitely impressed everyone with her performance.