News broke yesterday regarding the cancellation of Miss International pageant scheduled to be held in Japan this November.
Bb. Pilipinas International 2021 and the PH representative to the said pageant, Hannah Arnold, has react to the postponement.
She wrote on Instagram: "I have to admit that yesterday I was upset and in shock with the news of the 2021 edition of Miss International being cancelled (sad face)."
She however understand the decision of the organization.
"However waking up today and discussing it with my loved ones, BPCI and my MI sisters from all around the world, we realised it’s in the best interest of the org. to keep us safe at this time."
"I will definitely use this reign to grow more, focus on my advocacy work and most importantly pursue the goal of 'cheering all women'."
"Let’s remind ourselves that a new month means a new beginning, a new mindset and a new result."
In a statement issued by 𝐀𝐤𝐞𝐦𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚 (Chairperson International Cultural Association) on social media yesterday, the pageant has been cancelled due to health and safety issues.
The next edition, dubbed the 60th Miss International, will instead be held in the fall of 2022.