Phi Thi Thuy Linh was crowned Mrs Ao Dai Vietnam, a contest to honour the beauty of the traditional costume.
Phi Thi Thuy Linh (right) tries on ao dai designed by Ngoc Han (left). (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Phi Thi Thuy Linhwas crowned Mrs Ao Dai Vietnam, a contest to honour the beauty of thetraditional costume.
The pageant was held in Paris on May 12,drawing Vietnamese contestants aged 35 and above living in Paris as well asacross the globe.
Linh showcased many long dresses designedby Ngoc Han. The designs were inspired by lotus, pottery and bamboo to honourVietnamese traditional culture.
The contestants were tested in aninterview, ramp walk in ao dai (traditional long dress) and evening gowns,photo shoot and a Q&A session for finalists.
The contest serves as a platform to promotethe splendour of the Vietnamese ao dai among the international community whileencouraging younger generations of Vietnamese living abroad to take interest inthe history and values of the costume.
The jury included actor Hoang Dung, actressChieu Xuan, Dinh Hien Anh (Mrs Vietnam World 2017 and Miss Diamond Empire 2017)and French celebrities.
Prior to this, Linh made it to the top 10 inMiss Vietnam 2010. She works as a businesswoman.-VNA
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Phi Thi Thuy Linh (right) tries on ao dai designed by Ngoc Han (left). (Source: VNA)