"Beauty ambassadors" promote image of Việt Nam to the world

VietnamNews - Sep 21, 2026

The growing number of international beauty pageants hosted by Việt Nam shows that beauty contests are evolving beyond entertainment; they are increasingly serving as platforms for cultural diplomacy, offering opportunities to showcase Việt Nam’s identity, heritage, people and tourism to the international community.

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