All The Times Indonesia Put Other Countries To Shame With Its Miss Universe Costumes

The Miss Universe contest in 2017 is still a little reminiscent of when it was established back in 1952: the same one-sided rules apply, female beauty judged above other values. However, as the competition attempts to modernize by diversifying the contestants’ talent pool, some countries are starting to bring serious edge to the National Costume competition. Indonesia has been particularly daring in the last few years. Their spectacular costumes show off a rounded understanding of art, culture and tradition.

2009

The ancient art of wayang, a form of Javanese puppetry, brings this simple yet bold and warrior-like costume to life.

2011

2012

This bird-like dress-sculpture plays on the colors of the Indonesian flag and mirrors the shape of the country’s coat of arms: the Garuda Pancasila.

2013

The Reog Ponorogo, a traditional Indonesian dance, is at the heart of this carnivalesque costume worn by Whulandary Herman.

2014

This architectural costume was inspired by Java’s Borobudur Temple, the world’s largest Buddhist temple and one of the most important religious landmarks in Indonesia.

2015

Rocking a traditional Balinese look, contestant Anindya Kusuma Putri takes inspiration from the island’s rich mythology, gold and all.

2017

This spectacular costume at the 2017 show represents the idea of “Unity in Diversity”. Indonesia is a vastly multicultural place, yet bound by a sense of one nation, a message all the more important in the current climate of cultural and religious tensions in the country.

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