
Founder of Miss Grand International Organization Nawat Itsaragrisil took the stage to thank the hosts and the Government for organising the reception before the emcee, Michelle Leon, fourth runner-up in last year’s contest, invited Henrique Fontes, president of the Grand Slam Beauty Ranking Organisation, to present the “Miss Grand Slam 2016” award to Ariska Putri Pertiwi Miss Grand International 2016.
The stage was then given over to the contestants for their shows, with Miss Grand Philippines, Miss Grand Thailand, Miss Grand Haiti, Miss Grand Fiji, Miss Grand Laos kicking off the proceedings to rounds of applause.
The Preliminary Show was held later at the Musical Water Fountain Stage Vinpearl Land, Amusement Park, which will also host tomorrow’s grand final.
Watch the live events via Facebook Live: MissGrandInternational or at www.MissGrandInternational.com.