Date Posted:22:16:24 05/21/02 Tue Author: Juan Dela Cruz Author Host/IP: spider-wi064.proxy.aol.com / 205.188.197.49 Subject: The Miss Universe Beauty Pageant- Puerto Rican version
I think the organizers of the MUO should brief the host country officials to observe fair treatment among all the delegates. These women came from miles and miles away to participate in this cultural event and experience the warmth and hospitality of the host country. For this alone, they deserve not just Puerto Rico's hospitality but also its adherence to fairness.
It is so unfair that European and Asian delegates have not been getting as much publicity as the Latin delegates. The pageant is becoming so politicized and rating obssessed that it is already losing its glory and universal appeal. It appears like the Asian and European delegates (exception of Germany who is partly Venezuelan)are just background decorations for their Latin competitors. Japan, China, the Philippines, and thailand are exquisite (not cute as many Latin pageant lovers would describe them). Switzerland, Italy, and France are lovely.
The national costume competition should become a part of the actual preliminary scores. Their national costumes speak so much about the delegates' country and its culture. Judging should be done fairly, otherwise it loses the merits of a healthy competition. If this continues, the MUO would be losing more countries participating in its future pageants. Two to three judges from each region should be selected, and these jurors should take an oath that they will perform their duties fairly (just like in the Olympics).
The winners of the national costume this year are all from the Carribean. Honestly, I have seen the other costumes and these adjudged winners are definitely not the best. Puerto Rico is second. If this trend continues, then Denise might crown another Puerto Rican. This is a shame.
