Miss Universe Bhutan 2022

The Miss Bhutan competition, now Miss Universe Bhutan, is back! It´s only the 3rd official beauty pageant held in Bhutan.

The first one happened in 2008 and the winner competed internationally in the Philippines in a non-Grand Slam competition. Two years later a new Miss Bhutan was crowned, but she ended up reigning at home only.

The 2022 competition resumed on June 4, finally crowning its first Grand Slam queen in Thimphu, the capital city. 23-year-old Tashi Choden from Wangdue Phodrang was crowned the Miss Universe Bhutan 2022 and will be the first woman from Bhutan to compete in Miss Universe and in a Grand Slam competition.

Tashi Choden, who is a model, has won three other titles: Best in Kira, Best in evening gown, and Best ramp walk.

“Winning this pageant is a legitimate platform where I can advocate on social issues and talk to young women and try to empower them and try to make them believe in themselves more because I had a hard time believing in myself and look where I am right now,” said Tashi upon being crowned.

Sonam Peldon from Wangdue Phodrang became the first runner-up and Eden Zangmo from Trashigang took the second runner-up title.

Adorned in their finest attire, 23 contestants from across the country participated in the Miss Universe Bhutan finals this year.

Beginning this year, Miss Bhutan will be an annual event.

Congratulations!!

Photos: @missbhutanorg