The Mrs Celebrity International 2023 pageant officially kicked off with the sashing ceremony of 19 finalists held at Imperium, The Boulevard Mid Valley City in Kuala Lumpur on August 29.
During the sashing ceremony, the 19 women from eight countries and territories, including Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Philippines and Malaysia, were presented with their respective sashes emblazoned with the name of their country by organiser International Celebrity Pageant Group founder Lennard Tan.
The Mrs Celebrity International pageant accepts multiple delegates per country.
Representing Malaysia are Charlene Tang, Phoebe Yip and Elyss Wong who were crowned winner, first runner-up and second runner-up of Mrs Celebrity Malaysia 2023, respectively in March this year.
In his speech during the sashing ceremony, Tan said: “I’m glad to announce that Mrs Celebrity International 2023 has finally begun and I would like to take this opportunity to say a million thanks for the incredibly positive response and unwavering support.”
Tan added: “We’re rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the strength, grace and resilience of women from all walks of life.”
The Mrs Celebrity International pageant, supported by Tourism Malaysia, is being organised with the aim to promote unity, acceptance and empowerment of women from around the world.
The pageant supports various causes such as ‘Zero Hate – Equality & Opportunity’ and ‘Zero Waste’ campaigns that contribute to a society free of hate, and a waste-free and sustainable future for the world and future generations.
According to Tan, the contestants will undergo various activities and programmes before the grand finale. The contestants will also visit tourist attractions and famous landmarks in the country where they can help promote Malaysia’s culture and tourism.
“This year, we are delighted to receive support from Tourism Malaysia. This wonderful opportunity allows us to not only showcase the beauty of the contestants but also to highlight Malaysia’s vibrant culture, delectable cuisine, enchanting tourist attractions and welcoming hospitality,” he said.
“The journey will not be only focusing on the competition, but also include exposing the contestants to multiple trainings and visiting Malaysia’s famous landmarks and Kuala Lumpur hotspots,” he added.
The grand finale of the Mrs Celebrity International 2023 pageant will be held at Galaxy Banquet Hall, Sentul in Kuala Lumpur on September 1.
