The 2009 Miss Earth crowing ceremonies will take place at the world-famous Boracay Island Beach in southern Philippines Sunday, with beauties from 80 countries participating.
Miss Earth is an international beauty pageant that aims to promote environmental awareness. Miss Earth beauty pageant is one of the three major beauty contests that are participated in by almost all countries around the world.
The winning contestants dedicate their reign for the promotion of environmental awareness and to address environmental concerns.
The Pageant is held annually in the Philippines and televised worldwide via STAR TV of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Network.
The Miss Earth pageant winner becomes the spokesperson for the Miss Earth Foundation, the United Nations Environment Programme and other environmental organizations.
mb.com reports: Organizer Carousel Productions, Inc. Executive Vice President Lorraine Schuck said the Miss Earth delegates this year have been spreading the message to live an eco-friendly lifestyle by seriously implementing the 4Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Respect.
Boracay Island is located approximately 200 miles south of Manila.
Boracay was voted by the BMW Tropical Beach Handbook as one of the best beaches in the world and again in 1996 by British publication TV Quick as the world's number one tropical beach. In 2007, Boracay island topped the list of the World’s Most Popular Beach according to Yahoo! Travel.
Boracay Island Resort is a popular travel destination with topnotch facilities that include the 5-star Shangri-la Hotel and other deluxe resorts and hotels. International travelers troop to Boracay Beach during summertime to experience Philippine hospitality and enjoy its white sand and crystal-clear water.
