Vo Hong Quan, a junior vocal music student at Virty-sur-Seine Music College, beat 15 contestants to be crowned Miss Spring 2011 at a beauty contest among Vietnamese students in France.
At the finale in Paris-based Armande Bejart Theatre Saturday night, 20-year-old Quan - who was awarded a scholarship to study in France after gaining outstanding academic achievements in Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music - won the title for her grace and skills.
The first runner-up is Nguyen Tuyet Mai, who majors in finance at Paris Sorbonne 2 University while Tran Thanh Tam, the sophomore student studying Economic Management at Paris 11 University is the second runner-up.
Tam also won Miss Photogenic and Miss ao dai (traditional long dress) at the final round.
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Organized by of the Vietnam Students’ Association, the third annual event attracted participation of 15 Vietnamese students in France, who entered the final round.
“The beauty contest is to create a playground for Vietnamese students as well as overseas Vietnamese in France (OVF),” said Vo Xuan Hoai, General Secretary.
After the contest, the winner along with OVF members will participate in many activities including assisting Vietnamese students in France and acting as a bridge for friendship between Vietnam and international friends.
