Formation 1952 Official language Arabic | Type Beauty pageant | |
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Membership Miss UniverseMiss WorldMiss InternationalMiss Earth | ||
Miss Lebanon (Arabic: انتخابات ملكة جمال لبنان) is the national beauty pageant in Lebanon.
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History
Miss Lebanon has been broadcast on Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation (LBC) since 1995. It is currently organised by the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism. The pageant has been cancelled a few times due to civil wars, conflicts with Israel and lack of protection for the delegates. The official winner represents Lebanon at the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants. Miss Lebanon Organization awards its winner prizes totalling over $400.000.
Format
Every year, the Miss Lebanon pageant takes on a new format with a new number of contestants. The pageant has taken the form of a one night gala, several primes, and even reality television. Below is an outline of the recent years of the pageant's format:
Titleholders
The winner of Miss Lebanon represents her country at the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Previously, in some instances the winner has also competed at the Miss International pageant.
Big Four pageants
The Miss Lebanon winner competes at the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
The LBCI has officially produced Miss Lebanon, Miss Lebanon Emigrant. Since 2007, the winner of Miss Lebanon Emigrant allows to compete at the Miss International pageant.