She went to the Philippines on November 18 to meet the organizing board and contestants. Hanh said she gained some experiences as becoming a jury member of the Miss Intercontinental pageant in the past, but she is still nervous because Miss Earth is one of the largest beauty contests in the world.
Thuy Hanh
This is the second time Vietnam has been represented in the jury of the Miss Earth pageant. The first is Nguyen Cong Khe, former chief editor of the Thanh Nien daily in 2007.
Vietnam model Truong Thi May, who missed the pageant due to an accident, was invited to be a guest at the final night.
The final night of Miss Earth 2009, has total of 80 delegates from various countries and territories will take place on November 22 on the Boracay Island in the Philippines.
Truong Thi May
On last last November 16th, the new Miss Earth crown was unveiled. This masterpiece is made of 100% recycled 14K Gold, Argentums Sterling Silver and gems as Black Diamonds, Sardonyx, Calcite, Ruby, Jade Quartz Crystal, Garnet, Peridot, and Pearls. The central design is a flower to symbolize a happy and thriving earth, meaning “the earth laughs in flowers”. It shows that the Miss Earth beauties from all nations unite in joint efforts to help preserve and protect the Earth.
