On October 7, nearly 70 contestants of Miss Grand International 2023 from different countries dressed in Vietnamese traditional four-piece costumes and paid a visit to Thay Pagoda - one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam.

This is not only an opportunity for beauty pageant contestants to admire the ancient traditional architecture of the North Vietnam, but also to interact more with Vietnamese audiences.

Most international beauties show a special love for four-piece outfits. With its flowing design and soft material, they expressed that they felt extremely comfortable wearing this outfit.

Contestants show off their beauty in four-piece dresses.

Contestants show off their beauty in four-piece dresses.

After Thay Pagoda, the contestants entered the Quintessence of Tonkin. They had the opportunity to try typical Northern dishes. Despite differences in taste, they all enjoyed Vietnamese cuisine. Afterward, they also participated in the Cheraw dance with local people.

Beauties took photos at Thay Pagoda.

Many beauties expressed their excitement and overwhelming feeling towards the shimmering, magical space of the Northern landscape vividly recreated in the Quintessence of Tonkin show.

They were even more surprised to know that 200 actors participated in this play and most of them were local people living in this area.

Besides, beauty pageant contestants can also become a part of the Quintessence of Tonkin show, when appearing on stage on rickshaws - a popular means of transportation for Northern people in the past.

This activity is proposed and planned by the host organization with the desire to promote Vietnamese culture to international friends.

Contestants were excited to ride rickshaws.

Contestants were excited to ride rickshaws.

They also joined local people to try cheraw dance.

They also joined local people in trying cheraw dance.

Mr. Nawat, President of the Miss Grand International contest also shared his impression with the show. “I think it's very difficult to choreograph actors. I heard there were more than 200 artists performing in the show, and they did it nicely. If you plan to visit Hanoi, at least come and enjoy the show once in your life. Once again, it is a wonderful show", said Mr. Nawat.

Miss Grand International 2023 contestants will participate in activities to promote Vietnamese culture and tourism in Da Nang, Hue, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City.

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