The fourth edition Miss Eco International is slated to take place on 27th April 2018 in Cairo, Egypt. Amber Bernachi of Canada will crown her successor at the event of the event finale. All the contestants started arriving in Egypt near the main venue for the pageant, on 10th April.
Yesterday, 12th April 2018, Miss Eco International 2018 delegates were presented to the foreign and local members of the press at the conference hall of Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
The organization revealed the details on their Facebook page.
It sure is getting more difficult coming up with favourites for Miss Eco year after year. The quality of candidates in this edition has visibly improved. Unfortunately, some of the participating delegates missed today's press presentation because of their late arrival in Egypt. They will, however, have their own exposure to television and the press as they join the other pre-pageant activities. All eyes were fixed and camera lenses were focused on the statuesque beauty queens as they regally introduce themselves individually to several media personnel present at the event. Dr Amaal Rezk, the founder & CEO of Miss Eco International told the press that the pageant will help boost the country's tourism sector as the North African country is hosting the international beauty contest. Now in its 4th year, the pageant is being supported by Egypt's government and the United Nations. It also aims to find an emissary for environmental causes.
The contestants had the chance to explore what used to be considered as the largest library in the world. Initialy built in 400 BC, later burnt down by Julius Caesar, destroying all the ancient books. Considered as a true beacon of culture and history, it was rebuilt to cater millions of books on arts, history, philosophy, and science within an extremely technologically advanced complex.
Amber Bernacchi, the reigning queen of Canada, said she was truly lucky to hold the title and embrace her role to promote tourism in the host country - "Egypt is very special to me. I became a UN goodwill ambassador and received a diplomatic passport valid for 6 years. I am encouraging all participants to support the pageant's causes. It will be an exciting journey for all contestants as they tour aroud the wonderful sites of Egypt in the coming days."
Miss Venezuela Leix Collins, a student of Law, couldn't contain her excitement to finally set foot in Egypt. "It's my first time to travel outside of my country. When I saw the Nile River outside of my plane window, I had to control my tears. Since I was a little girl, I've been fascinated with the pyramids and now I am living my dream to not just represent Venezuela but also experience Egypt.
Miss Vietnam, Nguy?n Thu Dung, a famous model & actress in her country talked about her first impression in Egypt. "The country is very beautiful with rich culture and great architecture. The library we visited today is an amazing jewel, a marvellous house of books and knowledge. I can't wait to travel around Egypt in the coming days.”
Patricia Peklar, the first ever Miss Eco International winner will be the Guest of Honor and the official Singer at the Grand finale of Miss and Mister Eco International 2018. The contestants of Miss Eco International 2018 have already stirred the pot in both a good and a bad way. One of the most promising contestants is Miss Eco International Philippines 2018 Cynthia Thomalla.