Miss Colombia contest

artagena, COLOMBIA : Meta department`s contestant Leydi Gomez during Parade in Swim suit in Cartagena, Colombia, on November 15, 2009, prior to the Miss Colombian contest. AFP PHOTO/Rodrigo ARANGUA

November 16, 2009
Bangkok (AFP) - The Miss Colombia beauty pageant kicked off in Cartagena on November 15, 2009, attracting many beautiful women to compete for the Miss Colombia 2009 title.

The beauty contest took place in the coastal city of Cartagena.
Cartagena, COLOMBIA : Sucre department`s contestant Laura Pe?uela during Parade in Swim suit in Cartagena, Colombia, on November 15, 2009, prior to the Miss Colombian contest. AFP PHOTO/Rodrigo ARANGUA

Cartagena, COLOMBIA : Sucre department`s contestant Laura Pe?uela during Parade in Swim suit in Cartagena, Colombia, on November 15, 2009, prior to the Miss Colombian contest. AFP PHOTO/Rodrigo ARANGUA

25 misses will be participating in the time-consuming competition. Let's forget about Colombia's image: illegal drugs, civil war and coffee, and cheer for your favorite ones.
Cartagena, COLOMBIA : Boyaca department`s contestant Cindy Marion during Parade in Swim suit in Cartagena, Colombia, on November 15, 2009, prior to the Miss Colombian contest. AFP PHOTO/Rodrigo ARANGUA