Jointly held by the Quang Ninh provincial authorities, the Miss World Organization and the pageant’s organizing committee, the event attracted more than 10,000 delegates, local residents and visitors. The ceremony featured 111 contestants representing 111 countries and territories worldwide.

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Miss World 2026 contestants perform in Vietnamese ao dai at the opening ceremony on August 12.

The opening night featured a vibrant artistic program, beginning with “Hello Viet Nam” and a parade of contestants in an “ao dai” (traditional Vietnamese long dress) collection by designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam. The contestants also carried hand-painted conical hats depicting images of Quang Ninh’s heritage.

The program continued with two themed segments, “Welcome Miss World to Quang Ninh – Viet Nam” and “Sound of Beauty,” featuring prominent Vietnamese artists and energetic performances by the contestants.

Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Van Anh said 2026 marks a milestone as Viet Nam hosts Miss World for the first time, coinciding with the pageant’s special 75th anniversary. Quang Ninh’s selection as the venue for the opening ceremony reflects international confidence in the province’s event-hosting capacity, development environment and growing position in international integration.

After the opening leg in Quang Ninh from August 8 to 12, contestants will continue their journey through Viet Nam’s heritage destinations, including Hai Phong city and Khanh Hoa province’s Nha Trang, before competing in the grand finale.

Source: VNA