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Recently, Mister Global, a male beauty pageant took place in Thailand. The event was founded in 2014 and since its first edition over 60 countries have sent their representatives to compete for the Mister Global Title. This year, 38 beautiful men decided to test their strengths in the pageant. The final was held in Bangkok on September 26 with the “Inspiring Gentleman” theme. However, this event is not merely a beauty contest, even though one of the main requirements of contestants is to be 'good looking' as the spokesperson of the pageant, Kitti Kamjunsa, told Bored Panda. "The aim of Mister Global is to promote environmental awareness, and we have been promoting this cause ever since we started in 2014. This year, we added a new motto "Inspiring Gentleman" because we believe that the contestants and titleholders should motivate others and be inspirational people. During this year's pageant, we did a fundraising event to support an organization that takes care of elephants in Thailand and it was successful, " Kamjunsa said. When asked what makes Mister Global different from other pageants the spokesperson explained: "Basically every pageant system is identical but what makes Mister Global different from the others is that we are part of the Top 5 Grand Slam Male Pageants. We have good quality contestants with inspiring stories to tell and great support from our national directors from around the world. We have also garnered much support from our many fans that follow us on our website and the official page. Most importantly, we are true on our advocacy of Environmental Awareness and charity cause."

The pageant was won by Korea‘s Jong Woo Kim, who is a 23-year-old police administration student and model. Jong Woo Kim is set to become an inspirational role model for young men all around the world. He will also become a Global Goodwill Ambassador and participate in environmental and charitable projects.

Same as every year, the most attention goes to pageant's national outfits showcase. After all, the representatives get the chance to demonstrate their countries heritage. "For us, we are really surprised that it went viral around the world and we welcome many positive comments. However, the creative costumes segment is nothing new in any pageant system as it has always been a part of it. The winning costume is not about the size or design but the story and culture behind it," Kamjunsa said. The national costume contest was won by Myanmar, it's safe to say that most of the contestants made their homelands' proud by rocking well crafted and intricate costumes. So why not feast your eyes on them? Scroll below to see the cool costumes and don't forget to upvote your favorites!

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South Africa

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Anton Swanepoel
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right - for those have who their knickers in a twist saying that it's wrong to have a Boer dressed as a Zulu... he's not. I can see at least seven different cultures represented by what that guy is wearing. It's actually a pretty smart way to incorporate just about everyone who lives in South Africa in one image.

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Spain

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Ozacoter
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weird, somebody knows where is this dress from? I never saw ome like this in Spain. But I am from Valencia, so I might be wrong.

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Vietnam

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Anna Salord
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently, I'm now obsessed with headpieces. Damn, there are all delight to look at!

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Laos

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Shari Pierre
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His costume looks very functional. It's not as extravagant as the others, but looks like something he'll get a lot of use from. It's like I'm looking in a book about his country and see this pic.

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Philippines

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Zelda Blue
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would like to see the rest of the weapon, it looks very substantial and impressive,

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Taiwan

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Shari Pierre
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What does he back look like? His dress looks very functional. Has a farmer ring to it.

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Hong Kong

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D. Pitbull
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice Lion costume. I like that they kept the Lion Head simple-ish and not overly flashy/inlaid with decorative horns/jewels/eyelashes so as not to overshadow the human.

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Togo

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Tilly Jean
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For some reason I just thought of Eddie Murphy’s outfit in “Coming to America”

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China

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Finn Fickle
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is Manchurian dress as opposed to Chinese dress - a Chinese Changshan would only have two splits, a Mandarin collar, and no hanging seal from the belt.

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Puerto Rico

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October Ward
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, as a Puerto Rican. I think they did macrame but not with rope like that, and I also feel they got lazy with this. If this costume was made for like a contest. Lord forgive me, but its f*****g terrible. And im kinda annoyed 😅

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Sweden

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Nepal

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Momo Skarsgård
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does it look like they just took it out the suitcase and put it on? Geez they should carry a travel steamer.

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Cuba

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Luuk Eegdeman
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All these customs are gorgeous and then you have mister Cuba... Poor poor mister Cuba

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Switzerland

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toldyouso
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm from switzerland and this guy with its outfit sure disappointed me. Its not like we dont have swiss clothes which represent out country but this? This is just a freaking cape...

OffKeySinger
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's that guy, night before the big class project is due, that glued a bunch of popsicle sticks together and called it good.

Lisa Weibel
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lool i looked foreward to this... And i got this. It is not like we Dont have traditional wear. Sweden and cuba were a Lot better than this flag....

Robert Robi Z
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think he is wearing a national costume, except if they wear flags in Switzerland instead of costumes. This looks like a boxer before a match. Not like it at all.

Ashley Galyen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's a hybrid class Boxer-Medic! If you aren't a good patient he will knock you out cold!

mr toto
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really? A Swiss flag robe?? :D that's clever as hell XD

Ashley Galyen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Since they only pictured his upper body, I'm now wondering if it's a swimmer's robe.

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Tanya Kumar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The costumers realize at the last minute that they left him naked and drape a flag on him :’D

Thomas Raemy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you guys were missing school, or is your school system this bad? lederhosen is not at all swiss. it's for germany or austria. but anyway, all the same for you. it's out of USA...

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Marley Lennon
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s a cape..? It’s a flag..? Oh, I get it now. It’s just a dude who’s been hanging around with Egypt and Nigeria.

Aneese
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Opening Go Fund Me account for purchase of travel steamer.

Bill phillips
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, at least his cloak would be easily spotted by a rescue plane if he were stranded in the Swiss Alps😐

fatalsoy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the picture on the left looks like something that I'd wear to bed

John Warnock
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seeing a lot of fellow Swiss people speaking out... Personally my Canton had native dress, this designer really did his model a disservice, so many of the other costumes said so much about where they came from, could you imagine if all the cultures were just represented by a naked guy in their flag?

Jules Marten-Feldmann
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn't a costume, this is a flag. What the heck? Switzerland's has some great national costume. This is sad

Thomas Raemy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

besides the swiss flag, this has nothing to do with swiss. really nothing...

Dax
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like they tried for a vampire cape. At least it's not the worst (looking at you USA...)

Linda Robinett
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He did not try. There are beautiful traditional costumes in all the Germanic countries.

Jen Berquet
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is this Swiss other than draping a hot guy in their flag?

Ale_Vidal23
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so lame, Jesus, i live in switzerland and it's exactly what i expected...

Slune
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not to much creativity in this country. He could have wear chocolate undies and cheese socks.

Mi Qa
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A native costume? This? Why not take the Appenzeller Tracht or something! Who did the research? Now that I've seen this I can't believe the other "native" costumes.🤦‍♀️

Cybele Spanjaard
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, this is a nice cape, somewhat medical looking (reversed colours). Or the flag with a hood?

Michelle Muirhead
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously? This their interpretation of some sort of iconic national dress?

B.E. Miller
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is he nekkid underneath? (Because I hear a rumor y'all Swiss go naked sometimes.) (Okay, I'm only mostly joking.)

Sofia Buob
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'm Swiss. this costume is a bit boring. just like my country lol

Analyn Lahr
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The hell Switzerland? This is not your native costume. Why's he dressed like a boxer?

Ren
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a huge disappointment we have gorgeous traditional wear, and we get a... cape

Ren
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm really disappointed we have such gorgeous traditional wear and this is what we get...

Brooke White
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sure the "national costume" of switzerland is "naked in teh flag". I have seen this on the streets of Luzern ever day... wtf?

Arnlaug Bøe
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think this qualifies as a traditional national costume. :D

SushilKumar Gupta
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

🤣🤣🤣 I think their model six pack was lost with their original costumes

toldyouso
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Also i dont find him even gorgeous. Our bachelors are even more beautiful than this man....

Lola
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The back is nice, but the front is gorgeous.

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USA

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BlackestDawn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While superman may be "native" to USA (its "birth" country) it is not "native" in the same way that all the other costumes are. I feel that using an indian (as in native american) would've been a much better choice.

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