In photos: Catriona Gray shows off Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao in national costume

MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2018 Philippine bet Catriona Gray represented the country's three major island groups in the national costume competition in Thailand Monday night.

Catriona rolled around a "parol" or a giant Christmas lantern, which represents Luzon. According to her designer Jearson Demavivas, the parol called "Magdiwang" or "celebrate" with a brass border design was made in Apalit, Pampanga.

At the back of the lantern is a painting with inscription of the lyrics from "Lupang Hinirang" written in Baybayin.

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Her body suit, dubbed "Lumaban," with tattoo designs used by the "Pintados" or tattooed warriors represent Visayas.

"The tattoos represent an individual’s journey and a public testimony recounting acts of combat, bravery, and strength, that perfectly represents the courageous and resilient Filipino spirit amidst trials we face in this day and age," Demavivas said in an instagram post.

The Philippine bet wore headpiece and brass accessories called "Pagyamanin" or enrich, which came from South Cotabato province. Her headdress and knee-high boots with embroidered designs inspired by the Inaul, Yakan, Maranao, B'laan, Bagobo, Tausug and T'nalak represent Mindanao. — Patricia Lourdes Viray

Catriona Gray, Miss Philippines 2018 poses on stage during the 2018 Miss Universe national costume presentation in Chonburi province on December 10, 2018. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP

Catriona Gray, Miss Philippines 2018 poses on stage during the 2018 Miss Universe national costume presentation in Chonburi province on December 10, 2018. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP

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LUZON???????? "MAGDIWANG" Miss Universe Philippines National costume 2018???????? MAGDIWANG" (Celebrate): The island group of LUZON is represented by the world-renowned "PAROL/CHRISTMAS LANTERN" from the province of Pampanga with a BRASS BORDER designed and made in Apalit, Pampanga (inspired by designs from the Philippine Baroque Churches that were declared as UNESCO Heritage Sites) At the back of the PAROL is a PAINTING with INSCRIPTION of the lyrics from "LUPANG HINIRANG", the Philippines’ National Anthem written in Baybayin (Ancient Filipino Alphabet) that literally translates to: "Lupang hinirang, Duyan ka ng magiting, Sa manlulupig Di ka pasisiil. Sa dagat at bundok, Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw." The PAINTING also highlighted victories, festivals, events, heroes and national icons with a style inspired by the works of Philippine National Artist Carlos "Botong" Francisco, a native of the Art Capital of the Philippines, Angono, Rizal in Luzon. Version artist :Carlos buendia Parol: Eric Quiwa Painter artist: UST paintings Graduate Gold brass: Sir mak Tumang Stylist: @justine.aliman19

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VISAYAS "LUMABAN" PINTADOS WARRIOR Miss Universe Philippines National Costume???????? LUZON-- VISAYAS-- LUMABAN" (Fight): The island group of VISAYAS is represented by a body suit with authentic "tattoo designs" embellished with crystals derived from patterns used by the "PINTADOS" who are indigenous peoples found in various islands in this part of the Philippines. The tattoo patterns are authentic and based from the manusript "BOXER CODEX" written in 1590. The tattoos represent an individual’s journey and a public testimony recounting acts of combat, bravery, and strength, that perfectly represents the courageous and resilient Filipino spirit amidst trials we face in this day and age. Vision artist : @carlosbuendiajr Stylist : @justine.aliman19

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MINDANAO???????? "PAGYAMANIN" Miss Universe NATIONAL COSTUME 2018 MINDANAO-- “PAGYAMANIN" (Enrich): The island group of MINDANAO is represented by an authentic "HEADPIECE & BRASS ACCESSORIES" from the province of South Cotabato and customized KNEE-HIGH BOOTS with embroidered designs inspired by different indigenous textile patterns from the southern part of the Philippines, namely: Inaul, Yakan, Maranao, B'laan, Bagobo, Tausug and T'nalak. The woven textiles express a strong belief in "ancestral and natural spirits" and "cultural roots" of indigenous communities that remain well-preserved up to this day. Accessories :South Cotabato Shoes: @bragaisjojo Stylist : @justine.aliman19

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