Tran Thi Thu Ngan crowned Miss Vietnam Global Heritage

Tran Thi Thu Ngan, a 20-year-old from Hai Phong, was crowned the first Miss Vietnam Global Heritage 2016 in the finale of the pageant at FLC Samson Beach & Golf Resort in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa on August 7.

Tran Thi Thu Ngan (M) crowned Miss Vietnam Global Heritage

She overcame 38 other candidates to win the overall prize, which includes VND500 million (US$ 22,500) in cash, a trip for two to Europe and being the brand ambassador of FLC Group for two years. In addition, she was also named Miss Photogenic in the semi-final round.

Ngan, who stands at 1.70m and measures 87-59-92, is studying hospitality management in Switzerland. As a Young Women Leaders International Networking ambassador in the country, she also received a certificate of merit for her contributions to the Child Drowning Prevention Fund in Vietnam.

Pham Thuy Hang from Germany and Vo Quynh Giao from the US were the first and second runners-up, respectively.

Additionally, Miss Photogenic, Miss Talented, Miss Ao Dai, Miss Bikini, Miss Fashion, Miss Beautiful Face, Miss Charming and Miss Friendly were also awarded to participants at the event, with prizes of VND 20 million (US$ 897) each.

The biannual contest distinguished itself from other beauty pageants by selecting young Vietnamese women who are studying, working and living in Vietnam or around the world and who possess beauty, wisdom, talent and compassion.

The contest began in March this year with preliminary rounds held in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Australia and the US.

(Source: NDO)