Miss Tourism Việt Nam 2024 contest kicks off
The winners of Miss Tourism Việt Nam 2024 should meet the same criteria as those at other beauty contests. Besides beauty, the winners should love travelling and be active in introducing Vietnamese culture, history, landscapes, and people to international friends.
HÀ NỘI – The winners of Miss Tourism Việt Nam 2024 should meet the same criteria as those at other beauty contests. Besides beauty, the winners should love travelling and be active in introducing Vietnamese culture, history, landscapes, and people to international friends.
That was the announcement made by Nguyễn Chiến, Head of the Advisory Board for the contest at a press conference held in Hà Nội on April 27.
The contest kicks off on April 27 and lasts till July 20, with nearly 300 women having registered.
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| Many famous figures in showbiz joined the press conference on April 27. Photos Courtesy of the organisers |
The semi-final round will take place in Sa Pa town, Lào Cai Province, between June 25 and July 10 while the final stage will be organised in Cẩm Phả City, Quảng Ninh Province between July 10 and 20.
The top winner will walk away with a cash prize of VNĐ300 million (US$11,800) and other valuable presents. The first runner-up will get VNĐ200 million and the second runner-up, VNĐ100 million.
The organisers will award titles like Miss Sea, Miss Talent, Miss Inspiration, Miss Humanity, Miss Fashion, Beauty with the Best Evening Dress, Beauty with the Best Face, and Most Favourite Beauty.
The contest is open to all women of Vietnamese nationality, aged between 18 and 25, who are single and have no children yet. They should stand at least 1.62m in height with good-looking appearances.
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| A scene at the final round of the contest last year. |
Source: VNS
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