500 girls to compete for Miss Ethnic 2007
Some 500 contestants of 40 ethnic groups have registered to participate in the first pageant contest named Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2007, the organising board said.
This is the most outstanding and most highly anticipated event in the Da Lat Flower Festival 2007, which is slated for December 15-22 at the Da Lat Centre for Cultural and Tourism Festival, in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.
The pageant aims to honour the culture of all ethnic groups in Vietnam. Contestants will compete in traditional costumes of their ethnic group, ao dai, swimsuit, night gown, interview and personal talents.
Miss Ethnic Vietnam will receive a crown, bonus worth VND100 million ($6,000), and a scholarship to Singapore worth $3,000.
The bonus for the first runner-up will be VND30 million ($1,800) and a $3,000 scholarship, while the second runner-up will take VND20 million and a $3,000 scholarship.
The organisers will present other sub-titles such as Miss Compassion, Miss Talent, Miss Tourism, Miss Mountain with bonuses of VND15 million and a $3,000 scholarship each, Miss Lotus (loveable face), Miss Wild Sunflower (best physical appearance), Miss Cherry (best hair), Miss Mimosa (best smile), Miss Rose (best presentation) with bonuses of VND5 million and gifts each.
The final night will be broadcast live on VTV1 channel and Lam Dong province local channel on December 21.
Source VietnamNet