MAIN Art & ... Pop Culture Miss Earth Pageant 2009

The 9th annual Miss Earth beauty pageant was held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center, in the Island of Boracay, Philippines on November 22, 2009.

This year, Miss Brazil Larissa Ramos, 20, a biology student, won the crown as Miss Earth 2009.

Delegates to the Miss Earth pageant number more than 80 contestants every year, hailing from such places as Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, the USA... to the UK, and every country in between!

During their 3-week stay, Miss Earth delegates promote environmental advocacy in nearby communities, and compete in the traditional pre-pageant events such as Long Gown, Swimsuit, Talent and National Costume competitions.

Throughout the year, the current Miss Earth will be kept busy attending to her obligations as the Ambassador of Mother Earth in promoting the care and protection of the environment.

On the Web, learn more about the history of one of the world's largest beauty pageants, the environmental causes it promotes along with personal details and pictures of Miss Earth contestants from around the world ...

Miss Earth - Beauties for a Cause - The official site with a complete pageant history, profiles & pictures of the delegates, news & updates, press releases, downloadable wallpaper, & related links.

Miss Earth Blogspot - The latest news, photos and video clips.

Missosology - Coverage of major beauty pageants throughout the year including news, features & photo galleries of Miss Earth delegates and winners.

Miss Earth - Wikipedia entry with a brief history & overview, countries participating, related links and references,

Also see Miss Universe | Miss World