Pham Thi My Huyen crowned Miss Hoa Lu 2018

The winner will receive a prize valued at VNĐ55 million (US$2,400), which includes cash and services at a beauty salon.

The final night of Ninh Bình's beauty pagaent included áo dài (Vietnamese traditional long dress), gown and bikini contests, through which the contestants showcased the elegance and grace of Vietnamese women. The Q&A round to select the final five required the contestants to possess firm knowledge on various fields, particularly the history and culture of the province.

The contestants of Miss Hoa Lư 2018 were highly evaluated for their beauty, knowledge, eagerness to learn and self confidence. Most of them are students of universities and colleges nationwide, and must have been lived in Ninh Binh for long time.

Previously, contestants took part in many social activities in the communities like visiting and giving gifts to patients in Nho Quan District's Invalids' Nursing Center; and offering incense at the Hoa Lư Historical Relic.

Miss Hoa Lư 2018 aims to honour the beauty of Vietnamese women in general and those in Ninh Binh in particular.

The beauty pageant was also expected to promote the images of Ninh Binh land and people. The events is among numerous activities to celebrate the 1,050th founding anniversary of the Dai Co Viet state (now Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province).

Translated by Nguyen Thuy