Nova Liana, who was crowned Miss Mega Bintang Indonesia 2024 at the Grand Final event on May 19, 2024, is now preparing to represent Indonesia at the Miss Grand International 2024 event. The prestigious competition will take place in Cambodia and Thailand from October 3 to 25, 2024.
Carrying the pride of the nation, Nova will appear in the National Costume designed by renowned designer Ivan Gunawan with Annisa Banyuwangi. The costume that Nova will wear at Miss Grand International 2024 carries the theme of West Sumatran cuisine, especially Padang cuisine.
Ivan Gunawan, founder of Yayasan Dunia Mega Bintang, said that this theme was chosen to highlight the richness of Indonesian culture and taste on the world stage. Every detail was designed with great consideration, combining the beauty of fashion with the richness of West Sumatran cuisine, so that it not only highlights beauty but also the richness of Indonesian culture.
Here is a unique portrait of the Miss Grand International 2024 costume designed by Ivan Gunawan which was inspired by Padang cuisine, summarized by brilio.net from the Instagram account @valdeznov, Tuesday (1/10).
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After the success of the previous theme, Ivan Gunawan chose rendang, the world's most delicious food, as the main inspiration for this year's costume.
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This costume was designed by Annisa Banyuwangi with the support of Arief Muhammad's Payakumbuah restaurant to present an authentic culinary touch.
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It took a total of three weeks to design and ensure the costume's mechanisms worked properly.
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The Mega Bintang World Foundation not only prepared the costumes, but also provided intensive training for Nova since her victory in Miss Mega Bintang Indonesia.
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On October 20, 2024, Nova will showcase a Padang cuisine-themed costume at the National Costume Competition.
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Nova will perform at the Grand Final night of Miss Grand International which will be held in Bangkok on October 25, 2024.
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Ivan Gunawan is optimistic about Nova's chances at the Miss Grand International 2024 event, thanks to her costume and the thorough preparations that have been made.