A US-educated business graduate was selected as the first Miss Universe contestant to represent Myanmar in more than 50 years.
Moe Set Wine will take her place on stage at the global beauty pageant in Moscow next month, reflecting political and social changes in Myanmar, which last fielded a Miss Universe contender in 1961.
"I feel like now I am part of the history and I feel like a soldier that is doing something for the country and my people," she said after winning the trophy late Thursday.
"I'm still in shock. I still can't believe it. I feel really happy, because now I get the chance to represent my country," added the 25-year-old, who has a BA in business marketing from California Lutheran University.
According to the contest website, Moe Set Wine's ambition is to "obtain self-accomplishment and be able to help/give the people in need."
Miss Universe hopefuls were careful not to bare any midriff in the swimsuit section, while long dresses were the garment of choice elsewhere in the show.
"My personal view is that the competition presents a good image of our country, but if you look at what they wear, it is not what a lot of people here like," Deputy Culture Minister Than Swe told AFP.
Songwriter Saw Khuse, who was one of the judges, said he was "very proud" to take part in the event.
"After 50 years, I am very glad that Myanmar has been invited to participate in this kind of competition," he added.
Myanmar's traditional dress, which is still mandatory in high schools, universities and most state workplaces, is the demure "longyi" – a wraparound stretching to the feet.
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