Why Can Myanmar Outperforms The Komodo Costume At Miss Universe 2020? This Is The Answer

Miss Myamar (Photo: IG @@ thuzar_wintlwin)

JAKARTA - Thuzar Wint Lwin from Myanmar received the title of Best National Costume at Miss Universe 2020. This costume defeated 73 other costumes on the Miss Universe 2020 stage, even the Komodo costume worn by Puteri Indonesia 2020 Roro Ayu Maulida Putri also lost.

Quoted from Instagram @thuzar_wintlwin, the costume worn by Lwin is one of the ethnic Myanmar clothes worn by Chin women at traditional ceremonies, especially at the "Khwang Cawi" festival.

In the past, the chief rulers and wealthy people of Hakha, Chin State proclaimed the "Khwang Cawi" festival in honor of the wealth of wisdom, sorrow & beauty of their soul mates and, today, for their beloved daughter too.

On that day, a brave and valiant Chin woman was adorned with antique silver jewelry, colorful traditional handicrafts, and hand-woven fabrics.

"In this costume, we can identify the delicate weaving skills of Myanmar women and the image of a brave and brave Myanmar woman," wrote Wint Lwin.

When compared to the Komodo dress, Ayu Maulida in Instagram @ayumaulida97 explains the costume titled Komodo Dragon technically only. Maulida explained the metal material and the LED lights that were attached to the dress. Not the value and message that was conveyed specifically about the dress.

According to Sonny Muchlison Masich, a Mode and Fashion Observer, that is the weak point of Komodo fashion. "The world out there really appreciates cultural heritage. Every living human has their own cultural uniqueness. No matter how modern you are, if you can bring your clothes nicely, that's what is appreciated," he explained.

Sonny added that if you want to modify it like anything, if you don't introduce culture, it will not be included in the consideration of the Miss Universe 2020 jury. "Glamaour is not a costume. Costume means local traditional clothing. Glamaour is fashion. Making dragons but there is no philosophy, yes, no value," he stressed.