Newly crowned Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova from Canada, holds a mascot during a visit at the toursit ministry offices during a campaign to promote tourism in Thailand, in Bangkok. Glebova, a 23-year-old motivational speaker from Toronto, succeeded last year?s winner, Australian Jennifer Hawkins, after the usual evening gown and swimsuit parades that pull in TV viewers worldwide but outrage feminists and traditionalists.In all, 81 beauties from Albania to Zambia made it to Thailand, riding elephants and touring temples.

Natalie Glebova, the newly-crowned Miss Universe 2005, poses with 8-year-old ?Lucky? at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Bangkok. 23-year-old Glenbova will spend her year-long reign travelling around the world making special appearances on behalf of the Miss Universe Organization, its sponsors and affiliated charities.