The Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) created by designer Nguyen Le Vinh Tuong showcases the national pride and solidarity of the Vietnamese people. It features a dragon motif on a vibrant red fabric, symbolizing the resilience of Vietnamese women.
The Vietnamese representative’s national costume performance at local and international beauty pageant forums has received overwhelming positive feedback from the fan community.
Recently, the organizers of Miss Grand International 2023 announced the Top 20 contestants for the best national costume sub-contest. The selection includes the Top 10 chosen by judges and the Top 10 voted by fans on social media.
During the semi-final night held on October 22 in Ho Chi Minh City, Le Hoang Phuong was named among the Top 10 contestants in the Swimsuit segment.
Phuong is currently one of the frontrunners in the Popular Vote segment, which is being conducted on the MGI fan page. This gives her the opportunity to secure a spot in the Top 10 finalists.
Standing at 1.76 meters tall with body measurements of 88-63-99, Phuong is not only a model but also an architect. She has previous experience in beauty pageants, having achieved a Top 5 finish at Miss Universe Vietnam 2022.
A total of 69 contestants from around the world arrived in Vietnam on October 3 and have since participated in various activities in Hanoi, Ha Long, Hue, Hoi An, and Da Nang.
The grand finale of MGI 2023 is scheduled to take place at the Phu Tho Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on October 25. The current titleholder, Isabella Menin from Brazil, will pass on her crown to the new queen.
Miss Grand International pageant was originally founded in 2013 by Nawat Itsaragrisil, a Thai television host and producer.
The contest was first held in Vietnam in 2017 and has played a significant role in promoting the country’s culture and tourism through nationwide tours. Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien became the first Vietnamese representative to be crowned Miss Grand International in 2021.
Nguyen Tran Khanh Van crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2019
NDO – Nguyen Tran Khanh Van was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2019 on the final night of the pageant which concluded in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province on December 7.
Hanoi woman spreads love for Ao Dai
Whenever wearing Vietnamese traditional long dress, ao dà i, all Vietnamese women feel the special beauty and attractiveness of the costume. Ao Dai, for them, is not only a kind of dress but also a way to express their emotion and feeling. Let’s meet a Hanoi woman who shares a special love for Ao Dai!
Vietnam’s First Ao dai Museum
A museum dedicated to showcasing only Ao dai (a traditional Vietnamese dress) through various periods and the process of making them has opened in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 9.
Festival honouring traditional Vietnamese crafts to open in Hue this April
NDO – The Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2019 will take place in Hue imperial city from April 26 to May 2 with the spotlight on the quintessence of traditional Vietnamese crafts.
Event Series Celebrates Hanoi’s Vibrant Cultural Heritage in the Old Quarter
NDO – A programme will be held from November 17 to 26 in the Hanoi Old Quarter to honour the capital city’s cultural heritages.
