Here is the story behind the national costume of Emma Tiglao for Miss Intercontinental 2019
Filipina beauty queen Emma Tiglao shared the story behind her Miss Intercontinental 2019 national costume.
Showcasing the national costume is one of the highlights in many pageants. This part of the competition flaunts the culture and heritage of every country through the costumes of the contestants. Most of the time, the costume symbolizes a certain trademark of a country.
For this year’s Miss Intercontinental pageant, Emma is proudly representing the Philippines shared the story behind her national costume. Through her Instagram post, she shared that her costume is called “Buklod” which means “bond of union”.
According to the Filipina beauty queen, it is a representation of the diversity of Filipino beliefs. Her “Sarimanok” headpiece is representing the beliefs of the Muslims while her Filipiniana dress stands for the beliefs of the Christians.
Rich Sabinian is the designer of Emma’s national costume in collaboration with the PDL Basketweavers of Angeles District Jail Male Dormitory, ICTHS (Information and Communication Technology High School of Sindalan, San Fernando), Rolrens Lanterns (Capis Parol Maker of Pampanga) and Kevin Cayanan for the headdress.
Here is the video for the national costume of Emma Tigla for the Miss Intercontinental 2019.
This received various reactions from netizens. Some expressed excitement for the Filipina beauty queen while some wished Emma good luck for the pageant.
The competition for Miss Intercontinental this year is set to happen on December 21 in Egypt. Filipina beauty queen Karen Gallman is the reigning queen in this beauty pageant.
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