The Nepal Weekly 
December 3, 2024
The seventh edition of the Heritage Pageants, an international beauty pageant dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional art, culture, ethnicity, and individuality, recently concluded with grandeur in Bangkok, Thailand. This prestigious event brought together contestants from across the globe, showcasing their unique heritage and cultural diversity.
In the Miss category, Peru grabbed the top title, with the crown adorning the head of its representative. Meanwhile, in the Mrs. category, Vibha Basnet from Nepal achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the Mrs. Heritage International crown. Both champions also received the coveted Personality Award, further affirming their charisma and individuality.
The competition recognized outstanding participants in both categories with the following placements. In the Miss category, the runners-up were: Philippines (First Runner-up), India (Second Runner-up), Latvia (Third Runner-up), and Serbia (Fourth Runner-up). Similarly, in the Mrs. category, the runners-up were Myanmar (First Runner-up), United Kingdom (Second Runner-up), Japan (Third Runner-up), and Peru (Fourth Runner-up). These recognitions highlighted the global talent and cultural vibrancy each contestant brought to the stage. The competition also honored several contestants with ambassadorial titles, reflecting their unique contributions and values. Miss Mexico was named Peace Ambassador, while Mrs. New Zealand received the title of Environment Ambassador. Miss Mongolia was recognized as the Cultural Ambassador, underscoring her efforts to celebrate cultural heritage. Representing Nepal, Miss Nepal Alisha Loli was crowned Tourism Ambassador, and Mrs. Nepal Vibha Basnet grabbed the prestigious title of Heritage Ambassador.
