Is it a bird ... Dutch ceramics? At Miss Universe 2024, it was all those things — and much more — as the annual pageant kicked off with its flamboyant national costume competition Thursday ...

Getty (3) The 71st Miss Universe Competition National Costume Show was held at the Ernest ... in an outfit resembling the Seychelles' payanke bird and the country's work in wildlife protection.

As the iconic Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico nears its grand finale, the national costume round has garnered ... an outfit inspired by "The Golden Bird". Singha, crowned Miss Universe ...

Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios wearing a stunning black embellished costume, designed by Jorge Salazar Caliz, inspired from Nicaraguan Grackle. Credit: Instagram/@missuniverse Miss Universe ...

Miss Russia Valentina Alekseeva participates in the National Costume Show during the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City, Mexico. Credit: Reuters Miss Ecuador Mara Topic participates in the ...