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January 30 is Miss Universe Coronation Day

By: Patricia Marie Prado | January 30, 2017
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Miss Universe 2017 coronation night

Miss Universe Coronation Night will happen this week!


This week in Manila will be full of glitz and glamour as the Miss Universe Pageant comes to a close with their Coronation Night on January 30. Beauty pageant buffs and Filipinos all over the world are all excited, because after 23 years the pageant will once again be held in our country.


65th Miss Universe Coronation


After weeks of pre-pageant activities and various events, the 65th Miss Universe will have its Coronation Night on January 30 at the Mall of Asia Arena, 8:00 A.M.


Miss Universe 2017 coronation night

Philippines’ own, Miss Universe 2016, Pia Wurtzbach will pass the crown on January.


Aside from the 86 beautiful contestants that will vie for the crown, the event will also be attended by various international guests. Steve Harvey will once again be hosting the event along with model Ashley Graham. Former Miss Universe title holders will also be attending the event to serve as guests and judges.

The event will also be different this time in terms of selecting the winner. From the original top 15, the judges will only be selecting the top 12 contestants based on their preliminary performance. The top 12 will participate in the swimsuit competition, and the top 9 will move forward for the long gown competition. After that, six will be selected to undergo the question and answer portion and among them will be the 65th Miss Universe.

The event will also be different this time in terms of selecting the winner. From the original top 15, the judges will only be selecting the top 12 contestants based on their preliminary performance. The top 12 will participate in the swimsuit competition, and the top 9 will move forward for the long gown competition. After that, six will be selected to undergo the question and answer portion and among them will be the 65th Miss Universe.


No road closure for Miss Universe Coronation Day



Miss Universe 2017 coronation night

No traffic closure on the Big Day


A heads up to the commuters on January 30 because no road closure will take effect on that day. Despite the expected traffic due to the number of international delegates that will be attending the event, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) promises to deploy almost a hundred personnel on Monday to ensure everyone’s safety.


Rainy morning for the Miss Universe



Miss Universe 2017 coronation night

Rainy weather will welcome the new queen on Monday.


The Coronation Day will be welcomed with minor rain showers on the morning of the 30th. Commuters and even attendees of the event are best advised to be ready with appropriate rain gear or protection. The rest of the week will be sunny all throughout.


Cultural shows and fiesta buffets



Miss Universe 2017 coronation night

Filipino-style dining at La Fiesta with lechon and balut


A perfect way to celebrate the new Miss Universe winner is, of course, over food. Going local is the best way to celebrate which can be had at La Fiesta at the Mall of Asia, the largest Filipino buffet in the country. They serve the classic favorites like lechon de leche (roasted pig) and inihaw na pusit (grilled squid), but they also have the popular street foods like isaw (chicken intestines) and balut! It’s a perfect treat for locals and foreigners alike, because they also have cultural shows to entertain the guests.




A night cruise in Manila



Miss Universe 2017 coronation night

The beauty of Manila can be enjoyed from a different perspective at Manila Bay Cruise.


After watching the Miss Universe competition, a great way to end the day is with a glamorous dinner by the sea. Sun Cruises at the Esplanade Seaside Terminal provides an hour of boat cruise around Manila Bay. The cruise comes with complete set of dinner, acoustic music, and the beauty of light and darkness during the golden hour at the sea overlooking the string of restaurants at Mall of Asia.


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About Patricia Marie Prado
Patricia came from the field of business and accounting but is now pursuing her dreams of being a writer. She is a self-confessed introvert and is passionate about reading, travelling, writing, movies, coffee and God. When she's not writing, she loves discovering new coffee shops/cafe and doing TV-series marathons.
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