Overseas Vietnamese from Singapore Won the World Madam Global 2023
World Madam Global 2023 brings together influential, married women in various fields including culture, economics, education, politics and science... to promote gender equality, empower women, supporting women's rights to balance self-care with work and family. This year's contestants are from 60 countries and territories such as the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, England, and Australia.
Huang Annie, Founder of World Madam Global Huang Annie (left) crowned Vu Thi Thu Phuong the champion of the World Madam Global 2023 in New York City (US). (Photo: World Madam Global 2023). |
Huang Annie, Founder of World Madam Global, said that the 21st century is an era for women to express themselves, be creative and brave.
"Women play a pivotal role in politics, economics, culture, education and other fields. This is an era that makes women proud and inspires all women to be brave enough to pursue their dreams," said Huang.
The contest organizers also launched the 'Crown Changes Lives' program, connecting influential women in various fields including aim to promote gender equality and protect the rights and happiness of women.
Contestant Vu Thi Thu Huong, a Vietnamese expatriate in Singapore, shared that she practiced presentation and interview skills in English. She also prepared a very unique talent contest, a dance inspired by Quan Hoang's Van Hau, and trained with a bodybuilding expert.
Vu Thi Thu Huong (first row, second from the left) and other contestants (Photo: World Madam Global 2023). |
"Even though I live and work in Singapore, representing this country in participating in World Madam Global 2023, I am still Vietnamese. I am proud of my motherland, and to my understanding of the Vietnamese belief in worshiping the Mother Goddess of the Three and Four Palaces, it is a unique type of religious culture that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. I am proud to introduce it to international friends. I am very happy that this performance was highly appreciated by the judges and brought surprises to other contestants. They looked forward to having the opportunity to come to Singapore Vietnam to experience it."
Thu Huong's performance was highly appreciated by the judges and brought surprises to other contestants (Photo: World Madam Global 2023). |
The contest criterias were based on presentation, talent show, evening gown and side activities... Also, the contestants participated in discussions with scholars from Columbia University's Center for Sustainable Education and Innovation (EPIC). They also visited the United Nations Headquarters in New York and met with the Mayor of New York City.
After many days of fierce competition, the board of 9 international judges selected the winner. Vu Thi Thu Huong won and became the champion of the World Madam Global 2023.
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