Contestants participate in the Miss Yangon 2025 Competition to mark International Women's Day in Yangon, Myanmar, March 7, 2025. The event, organized by the Yangon Region Women Committee, featured 40 contestants from universities in Yangon and various organisations. - Photo: Xinhua
YANGON: The Miss Yangon 2025 competition was held in Yangon on Friday (March 7) to mark International Women's Day.
The event, organised by the Yangon Region Women Committee, featured 40 contestants from universities in Yangon and various organisations.
A contestant participates in the Miss Yangon 2025 Competition to mark International Women's Day in Yangon, Myanmar, March 7, 2025. - Photo: Xinhua
The competition aimed to showcase outstanding pageant contestants, Htay Lin, an organiser of the event, told Xinhua.
Khin Marlar Aung, a member of the Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation, said: "Holding this event gives women opportunities and places them in the spotlight.
"I am very proud of this. The federation is working to enhance women's abilities and highlight their importance."
Contestants participate in the Miss Yangon 2025 Competition to mark International Women's Day in Yangon, Myanmar, March 7, 2025. - Photo: Xinhua
This year, International Women's Day falls on Saturday (March 8). - Xinhua
