The most renowned pageant of the Big 4 pageants, the Miss World pageant has come up with some fresh updates on the 2017 edition. As reported previously, the finale of Miss World 2017 will be held in China. The Miss World Organisation announced that the finale will be held on 18th November 2017 at the Shenzhen Dayun Arena.

The Shenzhen Dayun Arena stadium has a capacity of 60,334 spectators. The venue is located in Shenzhen, China. The place is used for various sports events including, basketball, ice hockey and gymnastics. The Arena is the home of the Shenzhen Naja of the CAFL and the Kunlun Red Star WIH of the CWHL. The venue is 4th most expensive in Asia.

Another interesting fact is that Singapore will co-host the pageant this year. Yes, the contestants will arrive in mid October in Singapore for the Preliminary rounds. The contestants will be visiting various sites around Singapore. As per sources, Singapore will also host several of the preliminary events. Delegates will then arrive in China for the continuous events and other half of the schedule.

The official press release on the same by the MWO will be released later this month. This year, the Miss World will come up with a new format. The new format will include a greater emphasis on social media and interactivity throughout the 28 day festival. Also, Miss World is appointing New Silk Road Group (a leader in China's Fashion and Culture Industry) to operate the Miss World China Franchise. NSR will be a hosting partner for Miss World 2017 Final.

The annual final of the Miss World pageant is typically a month long event, with several preliminary galas, dinners, balls and activities, culminating in a globally telecast final show in which the field is narrowed to between 15–20 delegates. Miss World is no longer just a beauty pageant, it has emerged as a platform for young women from across the globe to showcase their talent, intelligence and work towards a greater good. Miss World pageant provides these contestants to display their culture and raise awareness towards various humanitarian causes, every year the pageant raises millions of pounds for charitable work under the banner of “Beauty with a Purpose” program.