Pageants are contests based on physical beauty, talent, or skill, with judges evaluating contestants on various criteria. They range from local to international events, with age ranges from young to old. Examples include Miss America and Miss Universe, with some contests geared towards specific groups such as Miss Teen USA. Contestants often wear custom gowns and makeup, with some contests requiring no clothes at all, such as Miss Nude or Miss Pregnant.
A pageant is a contest in which the winner is determined by a number of factors, often involving physical beauty, talent or skill. A contest may be aimed at people of similar gender, marital status, or interests. Competitions are held all over the world and range from small local events to large international events. The age range for the contestants ranges from the very young to the very old, and almost all ages in between.
Contests typically have a panel of judges who evaluate contestants on beauty, fitness, and modeling ability. Some shows feature babies and children, while others are aimed at teenagers or married women. In addition to looks and modeling, some contests often feature a talent or dance component as well. Scholarship competitions, while often featuring evening gowns and a talent competition, typically also take into account the academic achievements and accomplishments of the contestants.
In the United States, the Miss America pageant has been held annually since 1921. A winning representative of a local pageant in each state competes for the title of Miss America and also receives money, prizes and scholarships. The contestants and the winner are considered role models for American girls to imitate. Miss America contestants are judged on a variety of criteria, including talent, evening gowns, and questions for an onstage interview. They also compete in a swimsuit category.
Miss Universe is an international pageant that started in 1952 in California as a swimsuit contest. Competitors from around the world compete in this annual event. A panel of judges selects the winner based on the results of the interview, swimsuit and evening gown competition.
Some contests are geared towards a particular type of contestant. Criteria for contests may include being married or single, or age, such as a child or teenager. Some of these contests include Miss World, Mrs. America and Miss Teen USA.
Contestants in glitzy pageants typically wear custom gowns embellished with rhinestones. They may also wear hair extensions, artificial teeth, and makeup, even at a young age. In nature shows, makeup is typically not used by children under the age of 13, and more emphasis is placed on the interview portion of the show than on looks.
While most contest entrants wear gowns and bathing suits while competing, some contests require no clothes at all. Many countries have Miss Nude pageants, such as Miss Nude Australia. The winners can then enter a Miss Nude International contest. Miss Pregnant contests are also held in many countries, with expectant mothers.
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