Chung Thuc Quyen represents Vietnam at Miss International

Chung Thuc Quyen in a bikini photo shoot - Photo: Courtesy of Elite Entertainment Group

The Department of Performing Arts under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism approved model Chung Thuc Quyen to compete at Miss International 2010 in Chengdu, China from October 21. The crowning night will take place at Sichuan Province Gymnasium in the night of November 7.

The 23-year-old is working with designers to make her wardrobe for the event. All her evening gowns will be sponsored by designer Quynh Paris and her national costumes will be designed by Thuan Viet who created her winning national costume outfit at Miss Supernational pageant in 2009.

Chung Thuc Quyen and ladies from 80 countries and territories will take part in training courses and charity activities in China.

This year the beauty contest marks its 50th anniversary. The winner will become the Ambassador of Peace and Beauty.

Miss International began in 1960 in Long Beach, California, where it was staged until 1967, before moving to Japan from 1968-1970 to commemorate the Osaka World Expo.

Part of the pageant asks entrants to participate in regional exchange activities such as the Miss International Forum, charity events and environmental campaigns.

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Diamond studded Ao Dai marks 20 years in fashion

Miss Vietnam 2006 Mai Phuong Thuy wears special ao dai by designer Vo Viet Chung - Photo: The organizers

To mark 20 years in fashion and welcome the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi, Vietnamese designer Vo Viet Chung will introduce a special ao dai (Vietnamese long dress) at a live show at the White Palace Convention Center in HCMC’s Phu Nhuan District on October 4.

The dress has set a Vietnamese record as it has nine back-flaps that trail for 100 meters each, symbolizing the nine branches of Cuu Long River. The dress features 2,000 diamonds and gold decorative pieces and 1,000 meters of silk fabric from the three regions of Vietnam.

Zeta Company has sponsored a diamond crown worth over VND1 billion to compliment the dress. Miss Vietnam 2006 Mai Phuong Thuy will wear the dress and crown at the show.

At the show called Hoi Trung Duong , Chung will also present his latest collection in a fashion parade featuring Miss Grand Slam Asia 2009 Huong Giang, Chung Thuc Quyen, Vu Hoang Diep and about 30 other models.

Singers Thanh Lam, Ho Quynh Huong, Phuong Thanh and Trang Nhung will perform the music.

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