The final of the 15th China-Russia-Mongolia International Beauty Pageant was held on the evening of Dec 23 in Manzhouli city, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The final of the 15th China-Russia-Mongolia International Beauty Pageant was held on the evening of Dec 23 in Manzhouli city, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

A total of 60 contestants from the three countries competed in their traditional ethnic costumes, bikinis and evening dresses in catwalk in a program set to beautiful music. Contestants have an average height of over 175 centimeters as well as personal talents and skills.

To prepare for the final, they spent about a month in Manzhouli for training and took part in various activities such as performances and public service events.

With a theme of "health, beauty, peace and friendship", the annual contest aims to be a platform to promote friendship, boost cultural exchanges among the three countries, and showcase ice and snow cultures.