March 20, 2021 | 19:08 (GMT+7)
Beauty pageant for peace launched in Da Nang
The beauty pageant Vietnam Peace Bella 2021 was kicked off at a press conference in the central city of Da Nang on March 20.
Speaking at the press conference, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, director of the Minh Khang Vietnam Co., Ltd. – the organizer, said the contest aims at promoting Vietnamese women’s beauty and selecting Vietnamese representatives for international pageants.
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Scene at the press conference |
Deputy head of the Da Nang Department of Culture and Sport Nguyen Thi Hoi An said the local authorities target to turn the city into a venue of events and tourism, noting that Da Nang has so far accepted to host five beauty contests, with the Vietnam Peace Bella 2021 being a highlight of the local summer tourism.
According to the organizer, the pre-qualification rounds will take place in late May for the northern and central regions and in early June for the southern region. The finale will take place on July 3 in Da Nang.
A total of 35 contestants will be selected for the final round, and the winner will be awarded with 100 million VND (4,352 USD), with the first and second runner-ups receiving prizes worth 80 and 60 million VND, respectively.
The organizer will donate part of proceedings to lonely elderly people, disadvantaged children and families of revolutionary contributors in Da Nang.
Source: VNA