Candidates at the launching ceremony of Miss Bạc Liêu 2019 held on Tuesday in Bạc Liêu Province. The final will take place on September 2. Photo courtesy of the organiser
HÀ NỘI — A beauty contest for women in the southern province of Bạc Liêu aged 18-27 was launched on Tuesday, seeking beautiful women from the province or those living in it.
The contest has been organised to recall the first beauty contest held in Việt Nam in the 20th century by renowned playboy Công Tử Bạc Liêu (also known as Ba Huy).
Huy was famous for his luxurious lifestyle and his 100-year-old mansion has become a tourist destination in Bạc Liêu.
The final round will take place on September 2 to celebrate National Day.
The contestants will perform in swimsuits, gowns, áo dài (traditional long robes), áo bà ba (southern costumes) competitions and an interview. They will also join charity activities during the contest.
The judges include psychologist Nguyễn Văn Hiệp, director Trần Cảnh Đôn, Guenter Weig - director of Miss Glamour Faces World, Miss Culture International Hungary Milojev Sladana and anthropometrics expert Phan Hồng Vinh.
The contest will promote the culture, tourism and art of Bạc Liêu, according to Dạ Quang, member of the organising board.
The winner of the contest will have a chance to represent Việt Nam at international beauty contests. — VNS
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