Miss Cosmo Philippines Ahtisa Manalo wears a hand-painted dress featuring Manila. Miss Cosmo

The candidates of the first-ever Miss Cosmo wore hand-painted dresses that showcased the beauty of their respective countries in “Colours of Humanity,” a fashion show by Vietnamese designer Trung Dinh.

Philippine representative Ahtisa Manalo graced the stage in an Ao Dai that featured the nation’s capital of Manila.

Watch her performance below:

According to Manalo, the dresses they wore during the fashion show were made by 21 artisans and took 3,000 hours to create.

“Each detail was hand-painted by Vietnamese artists, including some who are hearing-impaired,” the Filipina beauty queen shared.

“It’s so much more than just a dress — it’s a true work of art, and I’m honored to have been a part of it,” she added.

Manalo was chosen to represent the Philippines in the inaugural Miss Cosmo pageant following her second runner-up finish in Miss Universe Philippines 2024.

The Miss Cosmo 2024 coronation night will be held on October 5 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.