By Andrea Marcela Madambashi , Christian Post Correspondent
September 12, 2011|9:35 pm
The 2011 Miss Universe contestants danced samba on the day before of the expected fashion event of the year that will take place in São Paulo, Brazil.
On Sunday the candidates practiced on stage for the last time to the sound of samba before the selection of the "most beautiful woman of the world," this Monday.
According to the Brazilian choreographer, the idea is to value the Brazilian culture through music and rhythm.
The event will take place in Brazil for the very first time and as the 60th annual Miss Universe pageant it is set to break all records.
Among the favorite candidates, according to the Brazilian publication Terra, are representatives of Kosovo, Aferdita Dreshaj; Spain, Paula Guilló; France, Laury Thilleman; Venezuela, Vanessa Gonçalves; China, Luo Zilin, and Angola, Leila.
The following are pictures of some favorite candidates.
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Miss Venezuela 2011 Vanessa Goncalves presents her evening gown during the Miss Universe preliminary competition in Sao Paulo September 8, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.
(Photo: REUTERS/Nacho Doce)
Miss Kosovo 2011 Aferdita Dreshaj presents her evening gown during the Miss Universe preliminary competition in Sao Paulo September 8, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.
(Photo: REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker)
Miss France 2011 Laury Thilleman attends a samba dance class at the Vila Maria samba school in Sao Paulo September 4, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.
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