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# Miss Singapore Wore a "Stop Asian Hate" Dress at the Miss Universe Pageant
- URL: https://celebritykind.ghost.io/miss-singapore-makes-powerful-statement-at-miss-universe-pageant-2/
- Published: 2021-05-17T09:52:30.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T03:52:51.000Z
- Author: Celebritykind
- Tags: Equality, bernadette belle, miss universe, stop asian hate, #Migrated-1790726633553, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-09-30 00:04

**Bernadette Belle Wu Ong,** the reigning Miss Singapore, has made a powerful statement at this year's Miss Universe pageant, wearing a dress with the words "Stop Asian Hate."

The outfit, designed by Arwin Meriales and hand painted by Paulo Espinosa, is a take on Singapore's national flag featuring red and white sleeves, a bodysuit and a long train.

Sharing her look on Instagram, Miss Singapore writes: "What is this platform for if I can't use it to send a strong message of resistance against prejudice and violence!"

She also thanked the pageant for giving her the opportunity to make her statement.

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"My national costume is inspired by Singapore's National Flag - it symbolises unity for all and social harmony in a multi-racial, multi-cultural and inter-religious country."

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Her designer, Meriales also shared a statement on social media:

"What made me say yes? It's not just a national costume. It's a statement and protest to stop Asian hate. Who wouldn't want to be a part of such a cause?"

This year's Miss Universe crown went to **Andrea Meza** of Mexico.

*(Feature Image Credit: @bernadettebelle/Instagram)*