By: Maricel Diaz Miss Friendship International is a worldwide beauty pageant organization officially registered in the United States of America in 2009. This year, Mr. Chen Jun, an original global sole and permanent licensee organizer, reintroduced Miss Friendship International to the global stage once again after a few years of hiatus. Miss Friendship International aims to bring all young women to showcase their traditions and culture to the world. For this year, Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, China hosted this event from July 16th to 27th and participated by more than 40 aspiring ladies from around the world, including twin sisters, both representing the Italy. All these lovely young candidates were treated to a cultural introduction of Chengdu’s lively community, as well as to its rich and colorful history that dates back to the 4th century and of course, its famous spicy local cuisine. Nahatai Lekbumrung, Vice President of Miss Friendship International said MFI is not just a beauty pageant. It also aims to build this platform for their international friends around the world to come and celebrate FRIENDSHIP together with China. On its reintroduction this year, Miss Friendship International pageant presented a unique line up for its special awards and major winners. Miss Friendship International special awards included Best National Costume, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Talent and Miss Friendship International-Popular thru online voting. For its major winners, Miss Friendship International placements included three (3) 2nd Runners Up, two (2) 1st Runners Up and Miss Friendship International 2019 title winner. Serbia’s representative, Emilia Dobreva crowned as Miss Friendship International 2019. She now wears the new MFI tiara designed and made by the QK Jewelry from Korea. She also got a cash prize of USD 10,000. 1st Runner Up winners are Miss Philippines, Gabrielle Camille Basiano...... Read more on Full Issue!