Elaborate costumes displayed at the Miss Universe National Costume Show

Miss China Meisu Qin displays her costume during Miss Universe National Costume Show in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 10, 2018. Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant started in 1952. Bangkok hosted the 2018 Miss Universe and it's the third time for the city to host the pageant. This year, 94 contestants showcased costumes representing their countries. [Photo: AP]