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Miss World contestants to be familiarised with Telangana culture, heritage

Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) As part of the grand 72nd edition of the prestigious Miss World Festival being hosted by Telangana, on May 12 the contestants will embark on a spiritual journey to Buddhavanam at Nagarjunasagar, followed by a heritage walk at Charminar and Laad Bazaar on May 13.
On that evening, they will enjoy a royal welcome dinner at the historic Chowmahalla Palace accompanied by a live musical concert.
On May 14, the group will split for heritage tours—Group 1 to Warangal Fort, the 1000 Pillar Temple, and Bhadrakali Temple, while Group 2 will explore the UNESCO-listed Ramappa Temple, with a traditional Perini dance performance.
On May 15 , Group 1 will visit the Yadagirigutta Temple, and Group 2 will engage in a handloom experiential tour at the UNWTO-recognized Pochampally village.
The itinerary for the May 7 to 31 function, continues with an introduction to medical tourism for Group 1 on May 16, while Group 2 explores the ancient banyan tree at Pillalamarri in Mahabubnagar and visits ExperiumEco Tourism Park.
On May 17, the competition starts when the Miss World Sports Finale will take place at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, followed by a guided tour of Ramoji Film City.
On May 18, the contestants will visit the Telangana Police Integrated Command & Control Center (TGICCC) to understand the state’s safety and tourism initiatives, and later witness a 3D projection mapping of Telangana’s growth story at the Secretariat.
The day will end with a carnival-style Sunday-Funday celebration at Tank Bund.
On May 20 and 21, the Continental Finale and an interactive session with entrepreneurs will be hosted at T-Hub.
During the same period, selected contestants from Group 1 will attend an IPL match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, while Group 2 will participate in an Arts & Crafts Workshop with Telangana artisans at Shilparamam.
The Talent Finale is scheduled for May 22 at Shilpakala Vedika.
On May 23, the Head to Head Challenge Finale will take place at Trident hotel.
The Miss World Top Model and Fashion Final along with an interaction with Telangana fashion designers and a Jewellery/Pearl Fashion Show will take place on the same day.
This fashion showcase continues on May 24 at Trident/HITEX.
On May 26, HITEX will host the Beauty with Purpose event and a grand Gala Dinner featuring dance and cultural performances by renowned artists, along with a Telangana cuisine food festival.
The grand culmination of the event will be the 72nd Miss World Festival Grand Finale on May 31at HITEX, with a red carpet welcome and a coronation gala.
Srikant T.G, Business Head, HITEX (Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Limited), said, “HITEX is proud to host the 72nd Miss World pageant at the HITEX Arena. This prestigious international event underscores our commitment to bringing world-class experiences to Hyderabad and showcasing India on the global stage.”
The celebrations will conclude on June 2 with Telangana State Formation Day at Raj Bhavan, where the new Miss World and the Continental winners will meet Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over High-Tea.
Trident has been signed on as the Official Hospitality Partner for Miss World 2025, bringing world-class comfort and service to the forefront of the festival experience.
Gaurav K. Kumra, Vice President & General Manager, said: "As the official hospitality partner for the 72nd Miss World 2025, it's an honour to showcase our hotel and the spirit of Telangana — a state rich in heritage and progressive vision. We’re proud to reflect our service excellence and the vibrancy of our city. Together with my team, we look forward to delivering a truly memorable stay for all our guests, " he added.
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