Chi Nguyen’s stunning national costume at Miss Asia World 2018

Nguyen Thi Chi (or Chi Nguyen) has revealed her latest photoshoot in which she shows off the national costume she will wear for Miss Asia World 2018 being held in Beirut, Lebanon.

Chi Nguyen's national costume takes inspiration from Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) and peacocks (Chim Khong Tuoc). (Photos: VOV)

The national costume competition is one of important parts of the Miss Asia World pageant, so Chi Nguyen and her team have carefully prepared for the event.

Her national costume is designed by Tuan Hai and takes inspiration from Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) and peacocks (Chim Khong Tuoc).

The costume weighs in at 20kg. Silk is the main material of the costume. The highlight of the outfit is the headdress, a golden peacock decorated with 99 feathers, designed by Thuy Loan.

Peacocks are rare in Vietnam, living mainly in the south central region and Cat Tien National Park. The image of them symbolises happiness, wealth and prosperity. Thuy Loan used exactly 99 feathers as the number 9 symbolises power and eternity.

Chi Nguyen said the costume was created over one month and she was proud and happy to show off the exquisite outfit for international friends. She hopes to present an image of strong, confident Vietnamese girls to the world.

Chi Nguyen will wear the dress for the national costume competition and in the grand finale.

Nguyen Thi Chi, 27, born in Vinh Long province, is 1.72m tall and 48kg in weight with body measurements of 86 - 58 – 90. She was the first runner-up at 2017 Charming Ao Dai contest and the second-runner up of Vietnam Top Fashion Models 2018.

Chi has participated in many activities with other contestants. They have discovered many of the country’s specialities and their traditional wine cellars.

With her careful preparations of costumes, historical and cultural knowledge, and stage skills, Nguyen Thi Chi is expected to find success at Miss Asia World 2018.

Miss Asia World 2018 takes place in Beirut, Lebanon from June 9^th-29^th, drawing the participation of 40 contestants.

Contestants compete in national costume, talent and Q&A events. The grand finale is slated for June 29^th and will be live broadcast on MTV./.

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