National Costume, Hotel in Nassau,Bahamas, August 10, 2009

Miss China Jingyao Wang poses during the national costume event in Nassau, Bahamas, Monday, Aug. 10, 2009.

Miss Colombia Michelle Rouillard poses during the national costume event in Nassau, Bahamas, Monday, Aug. 10, 2009.

Miss Czech Republic Iveta Lutovska walks the runway during the national costume event in Nassau, Bahamas, Monday, Aug. 10, 2009.

Miss Dominican Republic Ada de la Cruz poses during the national costume event in Nassau, Bahamas, Monday, Aug. 10, 2009.

Miss Egypt Elham Wagdi shows her dress during the national costume event in Nassau, Bahamas, Monday, Aug. 10, 2009.

Miss France Chloe Mortaud dances during the national costume event in Nassau, Bahamas, Monday, Aug. 10, 2009.

Miss Great Britain Clair Cooper poses during the national costume event of the Miss Universe 2009 competition in Nassau, Bahamas, Monday, Aug. 10, 2009.


Contestants from 84 countries will compete for the coveted crown of Miss Universe 2009 on August 23.


Source : Ap photo