On May 31, 1952, Peru received a formal invitation to participate in the first Miss Universe pageant, which was held on June 28 that year at the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium in Long Beach, California, United States. Immediately the National Committee made a press conference to choose candidates from different districts, cities and regions of Peru in a week. The Special Awards were chosen on the Preliminary show, on June 3, from Biarritz Theatre.
The Miss Perú 1952 pageant was held on June 7, 1952. Seventeen candidates competed for the national crown. The winner represented Peru at the Miss Universe 1952.[1] [2]
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