Luciana Fuster from Peru was crowned Miss Grand International 2023 after defeating 68 other contestants from around the world, while the titles of first, second, and third runner-up went to beauties from Myanmar, Colombia, and the U.S.
In addition to Japan and Nigeria, Vietnamese beauty Phuong also won the Best National Costume award.
Prior to being called into the top five, Phuong made it to the top ten along with nine other contestants from Myanmar, the Netherlands, Angola, Colombia, Thailand, the U.S., Indonesia, the Dominican Republic, and Peru.
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| Le Hoang Phuong in her national costume at the Miss Grand International 2023 |
The top 10 contestants wore the Vietnamese traditional long gown called “ao dai” to express their thoughts on putting an end to violence and war and promoting peace.
Phuong, being an architect, felt heartbroken when she witnessed houses and families being destroyed by war.
People are dying, and children are unable to attend school. Millions of individuals are feeling hopeless because they no longer have a place to call home, she added.
She hoped that her voice would be heard and conflicts would be resolved through conversations instead of violence, so that children can experience the beauty of peace.
“Stop war. Restore peace to humanity!” she added.
Phuong, who is 27 years old and comes from Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam, was crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2023 in August of this year.
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| Luciana Fuster from Peru is crowned Miss Grand International 2023. |
During the finale on Wednesday, the organizers showcased Vietnamese culture as the contestants wore “ao dai” combined with designs inspired by “ao yem,” another traditional Vietnamese attire made of Vietnamese brocade.
This is the second time Vietnam has hosted the Miss Grand International pageant, with the first being in 2017 when the crown was also won by a representative from Peru, Maria Jose Lora.
The pageant was initially held in Thailand in 2013, and Myanmar will host the Miss Grand International 2024.
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| Contestants are sexy in swimsuits. |
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| From left: The top five of Miss Grand International 2023: Colombia, the U.S., Vietnam, Myanmar, and Peru |
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| Contestants of the Miss Grand International 2023 and Miss Grand International 2022 Isabella Menin in a dancing performance in the finale of the pageant |
Art programme to welcome Lunar New Year’s Eve
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“Japanese Culture Festival” opens in Da Nang city
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Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2018 opens
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Dong Thap hosts its first lotus festival
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Vietnamese durian introduced to Australia
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