EIGHT ladies came all the way from different countries to join the Miss Culture International 2019 pageant to be held at SMX Convention Center May 31, Stephen Kenneth Eliserio, owner and founder of NEG PH said Tuesday, May 28.

The candidates were Karen Elizabeth Garcia of Mexico; Claire Therese Porras of the Philippines; Sylvernie Belinda Englebert of Malaysia; Jasmine Elliott of Australia; Flora Gracia Siagian of Indonesia; Liyah Phiri of Zambia; Blessing Amaka of Nigeria and Ioana Dorohoii of Romania.

They had their press presentation on May 27 at Stonehill Suites in Barangay 7, Bacolod City. The proper pageant night is set at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 31.

Some of the ladies shared their views why they joined the pageant.

Miss Amaka of Nigeria said she joined the Miss Culture International as she wants to show the culture and beauty of her country with other girls.

Miss Sylvernie Belinda Engelbert, 18, born at Kota-Kinabalu, Malaysia, said she joined Miss Culture International because she wants to introduce to the whole world about her beautiful culture.

Miss García of Mexico, 23, born at Nuevo Leo´n. Me´xico said, “I will be very honest, the field of culture and history of various countries has always caught my attention the fact of knowing and learning from other cultures, that’s why I always wanted to represent Mexico in an international contest and win to be able to have that possibility to travel and to know the world, impart my knowledge, help, learn and meet warm people. It fills me with pride to be Mexican, to be a spokesperson for my land and to get to share our culture, roots, traditions and our people to a totally different continent.”