Miss World Philippines 2021 candidate pays tribute to 500 years of Christianity in PHL through national costume

A Miss World Philippines 2021 candidate has paid tribute to the 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines through her national costume.

On Friday, Tracy Maureen Perez shared on Instagram that her ensemble was called “Vessel of Faith,” which highlighted the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in Cebu and our ancestors’ introduction to the Christian faith.

The massive couture-esque costume topped with a ship-inspired headpiece by Louie Gallego also paid tribute to the Santo Niño de Cebú.

“This piece really inspired me of how strong and devoted the Cebuanos are when it come to their faith,” said the caption of the Cebu candidate.

Tracy flaunted the “art piece” at the Miss World Philippines 2021 National Costume competition held Thursday at Okada Manila.

She was named one of the Top 10, along with the following candidates:

#19 Asha Gutierrez
#30 Julie Tarrayo
#23 Shannen Manzano
#29 Ann Palmares
#8 Emmanuelle Vera
#12 Natasha Jung
#24 Andrea Sulangi
#22 Dindi Pajares
#43 Ganiel Krishnan

The winner of the National Costume competition will automatically advance to the Top 25 as a fast-track winner.

Aside from the Miss World Philippines title, forty-five candidates are fighting for seven more crowns including Miss Supranational Philippines, Miss Eco International Philippines, Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas, Miss Tourism Philippines, Miss Environment International Philippines, Miss Eco Teen International Philippines, and Miss Multinational Philippines. – Margaret Claire Layug/RC, GMA News