Oscar buzz often has less to do with film awards than with the pageantry of the event — especially what the stars wear on the red carpet.
In honor of the Academy Awards this past weekend, World Vision celebrates our stars — children — and their cultural pageantry and expressive styles of dress.
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Books are a girl's best accessory. These girls from Vietnam wear traditional dresses made by their mothers to school every day. (Le Thiem Xuan/World Vision)
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Rebecca Teron strikes her best runway pose for the arrival of her sponsor in India. (Jon Warren/World Vision)
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She could dance all night! Liz Naupas Pacheco performs in a children's folk dance group in Peru, showcasing the natural grace and history of her community. (Jon Warren/World Vision)
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Every girl needs a tiara, and Surovi Halder showcases hers while dancing at cultural festivals and celebrations in Bangladesh. (Jonathan Gomes/World Vision)
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Karatoumau Dembele, from Mali, carries off a bold mix of bright and colorful patterns commonly worn in her community. (Alyssa Bistonath/World Vision)
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Agreed! We’re very glad to have been able to share this. -Jonathan, WV staff
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Natural, innocent beauty. They make me smile and, no offense to the “red carpet”, but these girls are prettier!
This was a terrific idea! and these girls ARE absolutely beautiful- their clothes are inspired! Love this!! Thanks for sharing!!
Their outfits are beautiful–the girls are beautiful inside and out.