The Miss World 2025 pageant has reached a vibrant milestone with 24 finalists being announced for the prestigious Talent Competition. The event has consistently showcased the creativity, passion, and cultural heritage of young women from around the world. The organisers announced that nearly 100 contestants from across the globe delivered unforgettable performances that ranged from classical music and soulful singing to expressive dance and traditional cultural art forms, making this year’s talent showcase one of the most dynamic in recent memory. After a meticulous judging process, the finalists hail from a wide array of countries including the United States, Poland, Nigeria, Philippines, Malta, Italy, Indonesia, Trinidad and Tobago, Estonia, Germany, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Netherlands, Wales, Czech Republic, Jamaica, Argentina, Ireland, Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Cameroon, and Kenya. These 24 extraordinary women will now compete in the Talent Challenge Final anticipated highlight of the pageant. The winner will earn a coveted fast-track spot in the Top 10 of her continental group, bringing her one step closer to the Miss World crown. Meanwhile, a group of 40 European Miss World contestants visited Shilparamam in Hyderabad, getting a first-hand experience of Telangana’s arts and craft heritage. The delegates visited the Village Museum and explored various artisan stalls. They viewed life-sized models of rural homes and spoke with craftspeople about their work. They interacted with the artisans and members of women’s self-help groups. The contestants also visited the Victoria Memorial Home in Hyderabad, bringing with them messages of hope, empowerment, and inspiration for the underprivileged students residing there. The contestants interacted with the children of the government-run Social Welfare Residential School and participated in cultural performances. The home was founded in 1903 by the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Bahadur, originally established as an orphanage in memory of Queen Victoria.