The preliminary round of the Miss Vietnam 2024 competition officially began in Hanoi, promising exciting contests. This year’s competition has garnered attention with the participation of over 300 contestants, mostly students and university graduates. Over 90% of the contestants possess outstanding height, excellent communication skills, and diverse abilities, including foreign languages, singing, dancing, and public speaking.
Judging Criteria:
The judging panel, comprised of reputable experts in education and beauty, focuses on a comprehensive evaluation of the contestants. A key criterion is communication skills, proficiency in foreign languages, and a broad understanding. A university vice-president was invited to ensure the quality of the contestant interviews in multiple languages. Miss Thanh Thủy, in her first time on the judging panel, shared her initial nervousness but also her determination to assess contestants based on their unique personalities and sincerity, rather than conforming to a specific image or previous winners.
Miss Nguyễn Thị Huyền, a member of the judging panel, commented on the impressive and consistent quality of this year’s contestants, noting their profound knowledge, exceeding that of previous generations. She emphasized the ideal beauty of a woman, a blend of kindness, strength, resilience, and a strong Vietnamese cultural identity.
Program Structure:
Poet Trần Hữu Việt, Head of the judging panel, highlighted the panel’s role in observing, discussing, and identifying the potential beauty in each contestant, adhering to the criteria set by the organizing committee. Most contestants this year hold university degrees and demonstrate strong foreign language skills, exhibiting confidence and dynamism.
New Aspects of the Competition:
Miss Hương Giang, representing the collaborating unit, revealed that a key element of Miss Vietnam 2024 is the incorporation of 10 reality TV episodes, providing opportunities for contestants to showcase their resilience and overcome challenges based on four pillars: beauty, intellect, culture, and contribution. The competition also establishes four ambassadors in tourism, humanitarian aid, sports, and media.
Timeline:
The preliminary round is scheduled to take place in Hanoi in April.
Conclusion:
Miss Vietnam 2024 promises an engaging and competitive competition. With the participation of promising contestants and rigorous judging criteria, the event will undoubtedly create memorable moments for fans of beauty pageants.
