Ulek Mayang-inspired costume wins best national costume at Miss Grand International 2021


BANGKOK: A costume inspired by the Terengganu legend of Ulek Mayang has won the Best National Costume at the Miss Grand International 2021 (MGI 2021) finals in Bangkok, Thailand.

The costume created by Sarawak fashion designer Aldrin Grame was worn by Selangor-born 24-year-old Lishalliny Kanaran, who placed in the MGI 2021 top 20 while wearing the costume which is estimated to weigh approximately 50kg.

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